Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (4 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with Galaxy S26 at 7.2 mm (1.40 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy S26 is heavier at 167g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than Galaxy S26?

Galaxy S25 Edge is 4g lighter than Galaxy S26 (163g vs 167g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

For most users, the 4g difference between Galaxy S25 Edge (163g) and Galaxy S26 (167g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S26

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably wider than Galaxy S26 (75.6 mm vs 71.7 mm), Galaxy S26 is slightly heavier (167 g vs 163 g), and Galaxy S26 is significantly thicker (7.2 mm vs 5.8 mm). Galaxy S25 Edge is 3.9 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making Galaxy S25 Edge significantly larger ove...

Key Differences

Height
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 8.6mm taller than the Galaxy S26.
Width
The Galaxy S25 Edge is 3.9mm wider than the Galaxy S26.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 is 1.4mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Weight
The Galaxy S26 is 4g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (2.5%).

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs Galaxy S26 (167 g), 4 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge is 3.9 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Edge	Galaxy S26	Difference
Width	75.6 mm	71.7 mm	-3.9 mm
Height	158.2 mm	149.6 mm	-8.6 mm
Thickness	5.8 mm	7.2 mm	+1.4 mm
Weight	163 g	167 g	+4 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Edge's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S25 Edge has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S26's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S25 Edge covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S26 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy S25 Edge uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26 leaves more room beside cases and chargers.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if lighter listed weight (163g vs 167g) and thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 7.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 75.6 mm body (vs 71.7 mm), taller 158.2 mm frame (vs 149.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26.

Who should choose the Galaxy S26?

Choose the Galaxy S26 if narrower 71.7 mm width (vs 75.6 mm), shorter 149.6 mm height (vs 158.2 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (167g vs 163g) and thicker 7.2 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S26 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 3.9 mm wider and 8.6 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (4 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with Galaxy S26 at 7.2 mm (1.40 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Edge at 75.6 mm, 158.2 mm, and 163 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy S26 is heavier at 167g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than Galaxy S26?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 4g lighter than Galaxy S26 (163g vs 167g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: For most users, the 4g difference between Galaxy S25 Edge (163g) and Galaxy S26 (167g) is subtle and may be hard to notice without holding both devices side by side.

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