Device Size Comparison
Weight
The iPhone 17e is 8g heavier than the Galaxy S25 (4.9%).
Thickness
The iPhone 17e is 0.6mm thicker than the Galaxy S25.
Width
The iPhone 17e is 1mm wider than the Galaxy S25.
Height
The Galaxy S25 is 0.2mm taller than the iPhone 17e.
Smaller body
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPhone 17e (170 g), 8 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 17e (7.8 mm).
Pocketability
Galaxy S25
Galaxy S25 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm).
Larger overall size
iPhone 17e
iPhone 17e is 1 mm wider and 0.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S25 | iPhone 17e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.5 mm | 71.5 mm | +1 mm |
| Height | 146.9 mm | 146.7 mm | -0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 170 g | +8 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S25's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S25 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 17e is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The iPhone 17e uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S25?
Choose the Galaxy S25 if lighter listed weight (162g vs 170g), narrower 70.5 mm width (vs 71.5 mm), thinner 7.2 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.5 × 146.9 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has taller 146.9 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm) compared with the iPhone 17e.
Who should choose the iPhone 17e?
Choose the iPhone 17e if shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 146.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (170g vs 162g), wider 71.5 mm body (vs 70.5 mm), thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.2 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S25 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 17e is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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