Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S25+ at 190 g (20 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 17e at 7.8 mm (0.50 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S25+ (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S25+ at 75.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 190 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy S25+ is heavier at 190g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25+ than iPhone 17e?

Galaxy S25+ is 20g heavier than iPhone 17e (190g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy S25+ (190g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 17e (170g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25+ vs iPhone 17e

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25+ is significantly wider than iPhone 17e (75.8 mm vs 71.5 mm), Galaxy S25+ is noticeably heavier (190 g vs 170 g), and iPhone 17e is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.3 mm). Galaxy S25+ is 4.3 mm wider and 11.7 mm taller than iPhone 17e, making Galaxy S25+ significantly larger overall on...

Key Differences

Height
The Galaxy S25+ is 11.7mm taller than the iPhone 17e.
Weight
The Galaxy S25+ is 20g heavier than the iPhone 17e (11.8%).
Width
The Galaxy S25+ is 4.3mm wider than the iPhone 17e.
Thickness
The iPhone 17e is 0.5mm thicker than the Galaxy S25+.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs Galaxy S25+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (170 g) vs Galaxy S25+ (190 g), 20 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 17e (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S25+

Galaxy S25+ is 4.3 mm wider and 11.7 mm taller than iPhone 17e (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25+	iPhone 17e	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	71.5 mm	-4.3 mm
Height	158.4 mm	146.7 mm	-11.7 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	7.8 mm	+0.5 mm
Weight	190 g	170 g	-20 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17e is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy S25+ may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 17e's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S25+ covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S25+ is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S25+ uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17e leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S25+ adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25+?

Choose the Galaxy S25+ if thinner 7.3 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (190g vs 170g), wider 75.8 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 158.4 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm) compared with the iPhone 17e.

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if lighter listed weight (170g vs 190g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 75.8 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 158.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25+.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17e is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S25+ is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S25+ is 4.3 mm wider and 11.7 mm taller than iPhone 17e (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S25+ at 190 g (20 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 17e at 7.8 mm (0.50 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17e is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S25+ (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17e is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 146.7 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S25+ at 75.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 190 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy S25+ is heavier at 190g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25+ than iPhone 17e?: Galaxy S25+ is 20g heavier than iPhone 17e (190g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — the 20g gap is somewhat noticeable. Galaxy S25+ (190g) can feel a bit heavier than iPhone 17e (170g) during long one-handed use or pocket carry.

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