Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232 g (18 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (0.70 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 g weight versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 79 mm, 162.3 mm, and 232 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S24 Ultra is slightly wider than Galaxy S26 Ultra (79 mm vs 78.1 mm), Galaxy S24 Ultra is noticeably heavier (232 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S24 Ultra is noticeably thicker (8.6 mm vs 7.9 mm). Galaxy S24 Ultra is 0.9 mm wider and 1.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, making Galaxy S24 Ultra sl...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g), 18 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 0.9 mm wider and 1.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 Ultra	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Difference
Width	79 mm	78.1 mm	-0.9 mm
Height	162.3 mm	163.6 mm	+1.3 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	7.9 mm	-0.7 mm
Weight	232 g	214 g	-18 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (79 × 162.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.9 mm thick, and Galaxy S26 Ultra has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g), a 18 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S24 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, while Galaxy S26 Ultra leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 0.9 mm wider and 1.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, making Galaxy S24 Ultra slightly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S24 Ultra is wider (79 mm vs 78.1 mm, +0.9 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 162.3 mm, +1.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra weighs 232 g and Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g — a difference of 18 g. Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.4% heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.6 mm thick and Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick (+0.7 mm). Galaxy S24 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 0.9 mm wider and 1.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232 g (18 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (0.70 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 g weight versus Galaxy S24 Ultra at 79 mm, 162.3 mm, and 232 g.

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