Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218 g (51 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.00 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 S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 77.6 mm, 162.8 mm, and 218 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S26

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 (77.6 mm vs 71.7 mm), Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly heavier (218 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably thicker (8.2 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S25 Ultra is 5.9 mm wider and 13.2 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making Galaxy S25 Ultra sig...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g), 51 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (8.2 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 S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 5.9 mm wider and 13.2 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy S26	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	71.7 mm	-5.9 mm
Height	162.8 mm	149.6 mm	-13.2 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	7.2 mm	-1 mm
Weight	218 g	167 g	-51 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S26 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.7 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while Galaxy S25 Ultra may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 162.8 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and Galaxy S26 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S26 (167 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g), a 51 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S25 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, while Galaxy S26 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 5.9 mm wider and 13.2 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S25 Ultra is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.7 mm, +5.9 mm).
Height: Galaxy S25 Ultra is taller (162.8 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra weighs 218 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 51 g. Galaxy S25 Ultra is 30.5% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 8.2 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+1 mm). Galaxy S25 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 5.9 mm wider and 13.2 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218 g (51 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.00 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 S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus Galaxy S25 Ultra at 77.6 mm, 162.8 mm, and 218 g.

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