Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 15 at 171 g (4 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (0.60 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 iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is slightly wider than iPhone 15 (71.7 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPhone 15 is slightly heavier (171 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 15 is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall, while iPhone 15 may feel...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 15 (171 g), 4 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 15 (7.8 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 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	71.6 mm	-0.1 mm
Height	149.6 mm	147.6 mm	-2 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.8 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	167 g	171 g	+4 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and iPhone 15 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 15 is only 4 g heavier than Galaxy S26 (171 g vs 167 g).
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while iPhone 15 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15, making Galaxy S26 slightly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 71.6 mm, +0.1 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 147.6 mm, +2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 weighs 171 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 4 g. iPhone 15 is 2.4% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 15 is 7.8 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.6 mm). iPhone 15 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 0.1 mm wider and 2 mm taller than iPhone 15 (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 15 at 171 g (4 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (0.60 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 iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

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