Device Size Comparison
Height
The Galaxy S26 is 2.9mm taller than the iPhone 16e.
Thickness
The iPhone 16e is 0.6mm thicker than the Galaxy S26.
Width
The Galaxy S26 is 0.2mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
Weight
The Galaxy S26 and iPhone 16e both weigh 167g, so neither device is heavier on the spec sheet.
Smaller body
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (71.5 × 146.7 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 iPhone 16e (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 0.2 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 16e (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S26 | iPhone 16e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.7 mm | 71.5 mm | -0.2 mm |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 146.7 mm | -2.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.8 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 167 g | 0 g |
Pocket Carry
The Galaxy S26's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S26 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
One-Hand Use
One-handed grip and thumb reach should feel similar because both models are close on width and height.
Daily Comfort
At the same listed weight, the iPhone 16e's larger outer shell may feel less dense in hand than the more compact Galaxy S26.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S26 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16e leaves more room beside cases and chargers.
Who should choose the Galaxy S26?
Choose the Galaxy S26 if thinner 7.2 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has wider 71.7 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 149.6 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), and larger overall footprint (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm) compared with the iPhone 16e.
Who should choose the iPhone 16e?
Choose the iPhone 16e if narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 71.7 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 149.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7.2 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the Galaxy S26 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPhone 16e is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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