Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (37 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.05 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 17 (78.1 mm vs 71.5 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly heavier (214 g vs 177 g), and iPhone 17 is slightly thicker (7.95 mm vs 7.9 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 17, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly l...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (71.5 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 (177 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 37 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm) vs iPhone 17 (7.95 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17

iPhone 17 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 17 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 17	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	71.5 mm	-6.6 mm
Height	163.6 mm	149.6 mm	-14 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	7.95 mm	+0.05 mm
Weight	214 g	177 g	-37 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.5 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while Galaxy S26 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.9 mm thick, and iPhone 17 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 (177 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), a 37 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, while iPhone 17 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 17, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 71.5 mm, +6.6 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 149.6 mm, +14 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g and iPhone 17 weighs 177 g — a difference of 37 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 20.9% heavier than iPhone 17.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 is 7.95 mm thick and Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick (+0.05 mm). iPhone 17 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6 mm wider and 14 mm taller than iPhone 17 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.5 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 is lighter at 177 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (37 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 at 7.95 mm (0.05 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.5 × 149.6 × 7.95 mm, 177 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 is better for one-handed use with a 71.5 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 177 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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