Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (8 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (0.85 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 Pro

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Pro (78.1 mm vs 71.9 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is slightly heavier (214 g vs 206 g), and iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably thicker (8.75 mm vs 7.9 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.2 mm wider and 13.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making Galaxy S26 Ultra sign...

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Smaller body

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (71.9 × 150 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (206 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 8 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.2 mm wider and 13.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 17 Pro	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	71.9 mm	-6.2 mm
Height	163.6 mm	150 mm	-13.6 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.75 mm	+0.85 mm
Weight	214 g	206 g	-8 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.9 mm width and 150 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 Pro has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; Galaxy S26 Ultra is only 8 g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (214 g vs 206 g).
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, while iPhone 17 Pro leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.2 mm wider and 13.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 71.9 mm, +6.2 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 150 mm, +13.6 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g and iPhone 17 Pro weighs 206 g — a difference of 8 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 3.9% heavier than iPhone 17 Pro.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro is 8.75 mm thick and Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick (+0.85 mm). iPhone 17 Pro is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.2 mm wider and 13.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (8 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (0.85 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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