Which phone is lighter?

Both weigh 167 g according to official specifications.

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (0.40 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S26

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is slightly wider than Galaxy S24 (71.7 mm vs 70.6 mm), both weigh 167 g, and Galaxy S24 is slightly thicker (7.6 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S26 is 1.1 mm wider and 2.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making Galaxy S26 noticeably larger overall, while Galaxy S24 may feel easier to carry and use...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Tie

Both weigh 167 g.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs Galaxy S24 (7.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 is 1.1 mm wider and 2.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	Galaxy S26	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	71.7 mm	+1.1 mm
Height	147 mm	149.6 mm	+2.6 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	7.2 mm	-0.4 mm
Weight	167 g	167 g	0 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (70.6 × 147 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and Galaxy S24 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long sessions feel the same in hand — both phones weigh 167 g.
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while Galaxy S24 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 1.1 mm wider and 2.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making Galaxy S26 noticeably larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 70.6 mm, +1.1 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 147 mm, +2.6 mm).

Weight Comparison

Both Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S26 weigh 167 g according to official specifications.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S24 is 7.6 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.4 mm). Galaxy S24 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 1.1 mm wider and 2.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Both weigh 167 g according to official specifications.
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (0.40 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

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