Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (20 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S24 FE is thinner at 8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.75 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 FE is better for one-handed use with a 77.3 mm width, 162 mm height, and 213 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPhone 17 Pro Max is heavier at 233g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Galaxy S24 FE is 20g lighter than iPhone 17 Pro Max (213g vs 233g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 17 Pro Max (233g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (213g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is slightly wider than Galaxy S24 FE (78 mm vs 77.3 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably heavier (233 g vs 213 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 8 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.7 mm wider and 1.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE, making iPhone 17 Pro Max slig...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 20g heavier than the Galaxy S24 FE (9.4%).
Thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.8mm thicker than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Height
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 1.4mm taller than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Width
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.7mm wider than the Galaxy S24 FE.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (213 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 20 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.7 mm wider and 1.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (78 × 163.4 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	78 mm	+0.7 mm
Height	162 mm	163.4 mm	+1.4 mm
Thickness	8 mm	8.75 mm	+0.75 mm
Weight	213 g	233 g	+20 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 FE's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S24 FE has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 17 Pro Max is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPhone 17 Pro Max uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?

Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (213g vs 233g), narrower 77.3 mm width (vs 78 mm), shorter 162 mm height (vs 163.4 mm), thinner 8 mm profile (vs 8.75 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 78 × 163.4 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (233g vs 213g), wider 78 mm body (vs 77.3 mm), taller 163.4 mm frame (vs 162 mm), thicker 8.75 mm edge (vs 8 mm), and larger overall footprint (78 × 163.4 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 0.7 mm wider and 1.4 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (78 × 163.4 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (20 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S24 FE is thinner at 8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (0.75 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g) than iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 FE is better for one-handed use with a 77.3 mm width, 162 mm height, and 213 g weight versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is heavier at 233g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy S24 FE is 20g lighter than iPhone 17 Pro Max (213g vs 233g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. iPhone 17 Pro Max (233g) can feel a bit heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (213g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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