Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (43 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.45 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably wider than Galaxy S26+ (78 mm vs 75.8 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 190 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.2 mm wider and 5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 17 Pro Max...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (190 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 43 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 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 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.2 mm wider and 5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (78 × 163.4 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26+	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	78 mm	+2.2 mm
Height	158.4 mm	163.4 mm	+5 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	8.75 mm	+1.45 mm
Weight	190 g	233 g	+43 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 17 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (78 mm × 163.4 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.
Galaxy S26+ (190 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), a 43 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, while Galaxy S26+ leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.2 mm wider and 5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 17 Pro Max noticeably larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Pro Max is wider (78 mm vs 75.8 mm, +2.2 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller (163.4 mm vs 158.4 mm, +5 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and Galaxy S26+ weighs 190 g — a difference of 43 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 22.6% heavier than Galaxy S26+.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and Galaxy S26+ is 7.3 mm thick (+1.45 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 2.2 mm wider and 5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (78 × 163.4 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (43 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.45 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

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