Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably wider than iPhone 16 (75.6 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 16 is slightly heavier (170 g vs 163 g), and iPhone 16 is significantly thicker (7.8 mm vs 5.8 mm). Galaxy S25 Edge is 4 mm wider and 10.6 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy S25 Edge significantly larger overall...

Key Differences

  • Height

    The Galaxy S25 Edge is 10.6mm taller than the iPhone 16.

  • Width

    The Galaxy S25 Edge is 4mm wider than the iPhone 16.

  • Thickness

    The iPhone 16 is 2mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

  • Weight

    The iPhone 16 is 7g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (4.3%).

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 7 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPhone 16 (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge is 4 mm wider and 10.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

DimensionGalaxy S25 EdgeiPhone 16Difference
Width75.6 mm71.6 mm-4 mm
Height158.2 mm147.6 mm-10.6 mm
Thickness5.8 mm7.8 mm+2 mm
Weight163 g170 g+7 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Edge's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S25 Edge has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S25 Edge covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPhone 16 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S25 Edge uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if lighter listed weight (163g vs 170g) and thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 75.6 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 158.2 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 16.

Who should choose the iPhone 16?

Choose the iPhone 16 if narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 75.6 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 158.2 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (170g vs 163g) and thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 16 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?
Galaxy S25 Edge is 4 mm wider and 10.6 mm taller than iPhone 16 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?
Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (7 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?
Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm (2.00 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?
Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.
Which device is heavier?
iPhone 16 is heavier at 170g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 16?
Galaxy S25 Edge is 7g lighter than iPhone 16 (163g vs 170g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?
For most users, the 7g difference between Galaxy S25 Edge (163g) and iPhone 16 (170g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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