Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (5 g difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is slightly wider than Galaxy S25 (71.7 mm vs 70.5 mm), Galaxy S26 is slightly heavier (167 g vs 162 g). Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider and 2.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making Galaxy S26 noticeably larger overall, while Galaxy S25 may feel easier to carry and use one-handed.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs Galaxy S26 (167 g), 5 g lighter.

Thinner design

Tie

Both are 7.2 mm thick.

Pocketability

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider and 2.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	Galaxy S26	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	71.7 mm	+1.2 mm
Height	146.9 mm	149.6 mm	+2.7 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.2 mm	0 mm
Weight	162 g	167 g	+5 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (70.5 × 146.9 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Galaxy S25 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and Galaxy S25 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; Galaxy S26 is only 5 g heavier than Galaxy S25 (167 g vs 162 g).
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while Galaxy S25 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider and 2.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making Galaxy S26 noticeably larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 70.5 mm, +1.2 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 146.9 mm, +2.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g and Galaxy S25 weighs 162 g — a difference of 5 g. Galaxy S26 is 3.1% heavier than Galaxy S25.

Thickness Comparison

Both devices share the same official thickness of 7.2 mm.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider and 2.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (5 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Both are 7.2 mm thick.
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

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