Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (66 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.55 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 (78 mm vs 71.7 mm), iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly heavier (233 g vs 167 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 7.2 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.3 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making iPhone 17 Pro...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g), 66 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 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 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.3 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	78 mm	+6.3 mm
Height	149.6 mm	163.4 mm	+13.8 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	8.75 mm	+1.55 mm
Weight	167 g	233 g	+66 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 17 Pro Max may require more finger stretching (78 mm × 163.4 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 17 Pro Max (233 g), a 66 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, while Galaxy S26 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.3 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 17 Pro Max is wider (78 mm vs 71.7 mm, +6.3 mm).
Height: iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller (163.4 mm vs 149.6 mm, +13.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g — a difference of 66 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 39.5% heavier than Galaxy S26.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+1.55 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.3 mm wider and 13.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (78 × 163.4 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233 g (66 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (1.55 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 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 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 17 Pro Max at 78 mm, 163.4 mm, and 233 g.

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