Device Size Comparison
Height
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.6mm taller than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Width
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.8mm wider than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Weight
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1g heavier than the Galaxy S24 FE (0.5%).
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 0.1mm thicker than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Smaller body
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S24 FE (213 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 1 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm).
Pocketability
Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S24 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.8 mm wider and 1.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.3 mm | 78.1 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Height | 162 mm | 163.6 mm | +1.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm | -0.1 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 214 g | +1 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S24 FE is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy S26 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.
One-Hand Use
One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S26 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S26 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?
Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if lighter listed weight (213g vs 214g), narrower 77.3 mm width (vs 78.1 mm), shorter 162 mm height (vs 163.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8 mm edge (vs 7.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Who should choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if thinner 7.9 mm profile (vs 8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (214g vs 213g), wider 78.1 mm body (vs 77.3 mm), taller 163.6 mm frame (vs 162 mm), and larger overall footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24 FE.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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