Size comparison

iPhone 16 Plus vs Galaxy S24 Ultra size

The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and the Galaxy S24 Ultra measures 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.4% more area than the iPhone 16 Plus.

Scaled to fit. Calibrate once to see real size.

iPhone 16 Plus199 g160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
Galaxy S24 Ultra232 g162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm

Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.

How the iPhone 16 Plus measures up

Height, iPhone 16 Plus

-1.4 mm

Width, iPhone 16 Plus

-1.2 mm

Thickness, iPhone 16 Plus

-0.8 mm

Weight, iPhone 16 Plus

-33 g

Spec	iPhone 16 Plus	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Difference
Height	160.9 mm 6.33 in	162.3 mm 6.39 in	-1.4 mm (-0.9%)
Width	77.8 mm 3.06 in	79 mm 3.11 in	-1.2 mm (-1.5%)
Thickness	7.8 mm 0.31 in	8.6 mm 0.34 in	-0.8 mm (-9.3%)
Weight	199 g 7.0 oz	232 g 8.2 oz	-33 g (-14.2%)
Screen	6.7 in	6.8 in	-0.1 in (-1.5%)
Front footprint	125.2 cm²	128.2 cm²	-3 cm² (-2.4%)

What the difference feels like

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is 1.2 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.

In a jeans pocket the Galaxy S24 Ultra sits 1.4 mm higher, about 0.06 inches.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is 0.8 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.

At 33 g heavier (1.2 oz), the Galaxy S24 Ultra is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.

Common questions

Is the iPhone 16 Plus bigger than the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.4% more area than the iPhone 16 Plus. Height differs by 1.4 mm and width by 1.2 mm.

Will a Galaxy S24 Ultra case fit the iPhone 16 Plus?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 1.4 mm in height and 1.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 16 Plus.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 16 Plus, because it is 1.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

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Sources

iPhone 16 Plus: manufacturer spec page
Galaxy S24 Ultra: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 16 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra.