Which phone is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (70 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (78.1 mm vs 67.3 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly heavier (214 g vs 144 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably thicker (7.9 mm vs 7.3 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 10.8 mm wider and 25.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generat...

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Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 70 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 10.8 mm wider and 25.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	67.3 mm	-10.8 mm
Height	163.6 mm	138.4 mm	-25.2 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	7.3 mm	-0.6 mm
Weight	214 g	144 g	-70 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to grip one-handed with a 67.3 mm width and 138.4 mm height, while Galaxy S26 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.6 mm).
iPhone SE (3rd generation) slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), a 70 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 SE (3rd generation) leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 10.8 mm wider and 25.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 67.3 mm, +10.8 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 138.4 mm, +25.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g and iPhone SE (3rd generation) weighs 144 g — a difference of 70 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 48.6% heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation).

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 7.3 mm thick (+0.6 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 10.8 mm wider and 25.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (70 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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