Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (70 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (2.95 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 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 S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Galaxy S25 Edge is 70g lighter than iPhone 17 Pro Max (163g vs 233g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPhone 17 Pro Max is 70g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (233g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably wider than Galaxy S25 Edge (78 mm vs 75.6 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 163 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 5.8 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.4 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge, making iPhone 1...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 70g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (42.9%).
Thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 3mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Height
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 5.2mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Width
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.4mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 70 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 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

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.4 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (78 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	75.6 mm	78 mm	+2.4 mm
Height	158.2 mm	163.4 mm	+5.2 mm
Thickness	5.8 mm	8.75 mm	+2.95 mm
Weight	163 g	233 g	+70 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 Galaxy S25 Edge's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPhone 17 Pro Max covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

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 S25 Edge 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 S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (163g vs 233g), narrower 75.6 mm width (vs 78 mm), shorter 158.2 mm height (vs 163.4 mm), thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 8.75 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.6 × 158.2 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 163g), wider 78 mm body (vs 75.6 mm), taller 163.4 mm frame (vs 158.2 mm), thicker 8.75 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (78 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge 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 2.4 mm wider and 5.2 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (78 × 163.4 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (70 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (2.95 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 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 S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 70g lighter than iPhone 17 Pro Max (163g vs 233g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPhone 17 Pro Max is 70g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (233g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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