Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (3 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 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 S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is slightly wider than iPhone 16 (71.7 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 16 is slightly heavier (170 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 16 is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall, while iPhone 16 may feel...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 16 (170 g), 3 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 16 (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone 16	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	71.6 mm	-0.1 mm
Height	149.6 mm	147.6 mm	-2 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.8 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	167 g	170 g	+3 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and iPhone 16 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 16 is only 3 g heavier than Galaxy S26 (170 g vs 167 g).
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while iPhone 16 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 71.6 mm, +0.1 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 147.6 mm, +2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 weighs 170 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 3 g. iPhone 16 is 1.8% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 is 7.8 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.6 mm). iPhone 16 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 16 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 16 at 170 g (3 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 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 S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

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