Device Size Comparison
Height
The Galaxy S26+ is 11.7mm taller than the iPhone 16e.
Weight
The Galaxy S26+ is 23g heavier than the iPhone 16e (13.8%).
Width
The Galaxy S26+ is 4.3mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
Thickness
The iPhone 16e is 0.5mm thicker than the Galaxy S26+.
Smaller body
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs Galaxy S26+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Lighter weight
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (167 g) vs Galaxy S26+ (190 g), 23 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 16e (7.8 mm).
Pocketability
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S26+
Galaxy S26+ is 4.3 mm wider and 11.7 mm taller than iPhone 16e (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S26+ | iPhone 16e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 75.8 mm | 71.5 mm | -4.3 mm |
| Height | 158.4 mm | 146.7 mm | -11.7 mm |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 167 g | -23 g |
Pocket Carry
The iPhone 16e is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy S26+ may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.
One-Hand Use
The iPhone 16e's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S26+ 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 S26+ uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16e leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S26+ adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
Who should choose the Galaxy S26+?
Choose the Galaxy S26+ if thinner 7.3 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (190g vs 167g), wider 75.8 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 158.4 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm) compared with the iPhone 16e.
Who should choose the iPhone 16e?
Choose the iPhone 16e if lighter listed weight (167g vs 190g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 75.8 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 158.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26+.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the iPhone 16e 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.
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