Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (60 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (1.05 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 (77.6 mm vs 71.7 mm), iPhone 16 Pro Max is significantly heavier (227 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.2 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.9 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making iPhone 16 Pro M...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), 60 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25 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

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.9 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	77.6 mm	+5.9 mm
Height	149.6 mm	163 mm	+13.4 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	8.25 mm	+1.05 mm
Weight	167 g	227 g	+60 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy S26 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.7 mm width and 149.6 mm height, while iPhone 16 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (77.6 mm × 163 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 iPhone 16 Pro Max (227 g), a 60 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 16 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, while Galaxy S26 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.9 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 16 Pro Max is wider (77.6 mm vs 71.7 mm, +5.9 mm).
Height: iPhone 16 Pro Max is taller (163 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.4 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 60 g. iPhone 16 Pro Max is 35.9% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+1.05 mm). iPhone 16 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5.9 mm wider and 13.4 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (77.6 × 163 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 16 Pro Max at 227 g (60 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 16 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (1.05 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 16 Pro Max (77.6 × 163 × 8.25 mm, 227 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 iPhone 16 Pro Max at 77.6 mm, 163 mm, and 227 g.

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