Device Size Comparison
Height
The Galaxy S26 is 2.9mm taller than the iPhone 17e.
Weight
The iPhone 17e is 3g heavier than the Galaxy S26 (1.8%).
Thickness
The iPhone 17e is 0.6mm thicker than the Galaxy S26.
Width
The Galaxy S26 is 0.2mm wider than the iPhone 17e.
Smaller body
iPhone 17e
iPhone 17e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Lighter weight
Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 17e (170 g), 3 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S26
Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 17e (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 0.2 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 17e (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S26 | iPhone 17e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7 mm | 71.5 mm | -0.2 mm |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 146.7 mm | -2.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 170 g | +3 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S26's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S26 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
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 iPhone 17e is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S26 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17e leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S26?
Choose the Galaxy S26 if lighter listed weight (167g vs 170g) and thinner 7.2 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 71.7 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 149.6 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm) compared with the iPhone 17e.
Who should choose the iPhone 17e?
Choose the iPhone 17e if narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 71.7 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 149.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (170g vs 167g) and thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.2 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S26 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 17e is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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