Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (49 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.26 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 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 Air

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably wider than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 mm vs 74.7 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly heavier (214 g vs 165 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly thicker (7.9 mm vs 5.64 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S26 Ult...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (74.7 × 156.2 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (165 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 49 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air (5.64 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Air

iPhone 17 Air has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 17 Air	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	74.7 mm	-3.4 mm
Height	163.6 mm	156.2 mm	-7.4 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	5.64 mm	-2.26 mm
Weight	214 g	165 g	-49 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Air is easier to grip one-handed with a 74.7 mm width and 156.2 mm height, while Galaxy S26 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.6 mm).
iPhone 17 Air slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.64 mm thick, and iPhone 17 Air has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 17 Air (165 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), a 49 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 Air leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 74.7 mm, +3.4 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 156.2 mm, +7.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g and iPhone 17 Air weighs 165 g — a difference of 49 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 29.7% heavier than iPhone 17 Air.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick and iPhone 17 Air is 5.64 mm thick (+2.26 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 3.4 mm wider and 7.4 mm taller than iPhone 17 Air (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 74.7 × 156.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Air is lighter at 165 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (49 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 17 Air is thinner at 5.64 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.26 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Air is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (74.7 × 156.2 × 5.64 mm, 165 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Air is better for one-handed use with a 74.7 mm width, 156.2 mm height, and 165 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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