Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (9 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 7.8 mm (0.50 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably wider than Galaxy S26+ (77.8 mm vs 75.8 mm), iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably heavier (199 g vs 190 g), and iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is 2 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 16 Plus noticeably larger ov...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (190 g) vs iPhone 16 Plus (199 g), 9 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus is 2 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26+	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	77.8 mm	+2 mm
Height	158.4 mm	160.9 mm	+2.5 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	7.8 mm	+0.5 mm
Weight	190 g	199 g	+9 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S26+ is easier to grip one-handed with a 75.8 mm width and 158.4 mm height, while iPhone 16 Plus may require more finger stretching (77.8 mm × 160.9 mm).
Galaxy S26+ slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and Galaxy S26+ has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 16 Plus is only 9 g heavier than Galaxy S26+ (199 g vs 190 g).
iPhone 16 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while Galaxy S26+ leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Plus is 2 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 16 Plus noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 75.8 mm, +2 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 158.4 mm, +2.5 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus weighs 199 g and Galaxy S26+ weighs 190 g — a difference of 9 g. iPhone 16 Plus is 4.7% heavier than Galaxy S26+.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Plus is 7.8 mm thick and Galaxy S26+ is 7.3 mm thick (+0.5 mm). iPhone 16 Plus is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Plus is 2 mm wider and 2.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 16 Plus at 199 g (9 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 7.8 mm (0.50 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 16 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 199 g.

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