Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (45 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 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 Z Fold7 at 72.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 215 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Z Fold7 than iPhone 16?

Galaxy Z Fold7 is 45g heavier than iPhone 16 (215g vs 170g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Z Fold7 is 45g heavier than iPhone 16 (215g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Z Fold7 vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Z Fold7 is slightly wider than iPhone 16 (72.8 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy Z Fold7 is significantly heavier (215 g vs 170 g), and Galaxy Z Fold7 is noticeably thicker (8.9 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.2 mm wider and 10.8 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly larger...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 45g heavier than the iPhone 16 (26.5%).
Height
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 10.8mm taller than the iPhone 16.
Thickness
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.1mm thicker than the iPhone 16.
Width
The Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.2mm wider than the iPhone 16.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (215 g), 45 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy Z Fold7 (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Z Fold7

Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.2 mm wider and 10.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Z Fold7	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	72.8 mm	71.6 mm	-1.2 mm
Height	158.4 mm	147.6 mm	-10.8 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	7.8 mm	-1.1 mm
Weight	215 g	170 g	-45 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Z Fold7 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Z Fold7 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Z Fold7 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Z Fold7?

Choose the Galaxy Z Fold7 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (215g vs 170g), wider 72.8 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 158.4 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), thicker 8.9 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPhone 16?

Choose the iPhone 16 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (170g vs 215g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 72.8 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 158.4 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 72.8 × 158.4 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is 1.2 mm wider and 10.8 mm taller than iPhone 16 (72.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy Z Fold7 at 215 g (45 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy Z Fold7 at 8.9 mm (1.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy Z Fold7 (72.8 × 158.4 × 8.9 mm, 215 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 Z Fold7 at 72.8 mm, 158.4 mm, and 215 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is heavier at 215g compared with iPhone 16 at 170g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Z Fold7 than iPhone 16?: Galaxy Z Fold7 is 45g heavier than iPhone 16 (215g vs 170g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Z Fold7 is 45g heavier than iPhone 16 (215g vs 170g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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