Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218 g (48 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17e is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (0.40 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 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 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 Ultra at 77.6 mm, 162.8 mm, and 218 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is heavier at 218g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.

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

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 48g heavier than iPhone 17e (218g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy S25 Ultra is 48g heavier than iPhone 17e (218g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 17e

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 17e (77.6 mm vs 71.5 mm), Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly heavier (218 g vs 170 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is slightly thicker (8.2 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy S25 Ultra is 6.1 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 17e, making Galaxy S25 Ultra signi...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 48g heavier than the iPhone 17e (28.2%).
Height
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 16.1mm taller than the iPhone 17e.
Width
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 6.1mm wider than the iPhone 17e.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 0.4mm thicker than the iPhone 17e.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (170 g) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g), 48 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17e

iPhone 17e (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (8.2 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 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 6.1 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 17e (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	iPhone 17e	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.5 mm	-6.1 mm
Height	162.8 mm	146.7 mm	-16.1 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.8 mm	-0.4 mm
Weight	218 g	170 g	-48 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17e's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 17e has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

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

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

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

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (218g vs 170g), wider 77.6 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 162.8 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), thicker 8.2 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 17e?

Choose the iPhone 17e if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 218g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 77.6 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 162.8 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 8.2 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Overall recommendation

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 6.1 mm wider and 16.1 mm taller than iPhone 17e (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17e is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218 g (48 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17e is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (0.40 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 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 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 Ultra at 77.6 mm, 162.8 mm, and 218 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is heavier at 218g compared with iPhone 17e at 170g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPhone 17e?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 48g heavier than iPhone 17e (218g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy S25 Ultra is 48g heavier than iPhone 17e (218g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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