Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (10 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.75 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 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 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 iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is slightly wider than iPhone 17 (71.7 mm vs 71.5 mm), iPhone 17 is noticeably heavier (177 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 17 is noticeably thicker (7.95 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S26 is 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall, while iPhone 17 may feel easier to car...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 17 (177 g), 10 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 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 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	71.5 mm	-0.2 mm
Height	149.6 mm	149.6 mm	0 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.95 mm	+0.75 mm
Weight	167 g	177 g	+10 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and iPhone 17 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 17 is only 10 g heavier than Galaxy S26 (177 g vs 167 g).
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while iPhone 17 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 71.5 mm, +0.2 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 149.6 mm, 0 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 weighs 177 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 10 g. iPhone 17 is 6.0% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.75 mm). iPhone 17 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 0.2 mm wider than iPhone 17 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 at 177 g (10 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.75 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 17 (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 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 iPhone 17 at 71.5 mm, 149.6 mm, and 177 g.

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