Which phone is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (23 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (0.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.7 mm vs 67.3 mm), Galaxy S26 is significantly heavier (167 g vs 144 g), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is slightly thicker (7.3 mm vs 7.2 mm). Galaxy S26 is 4.4 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), makin...

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Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs Galaxy S26 (167 g), 23 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm) vs iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 is 4.4 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	67.3 mm	-4.4 mm
Height	149.6 mm	138.4 mm	-11.2 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	7.3 mm	+0.1 mm
Weight	167 g	144 g	-23 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to grip one-handed with a 67.3 mm width and 138.4 mm height, while Galaxy S26 may require more finger stretching (71.7 mm × 149.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.2 mm thick, and iPhone SE (3rd generation) has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 (167 g), a 23 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S26 takes up more desk and bag space at 71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, while iPhone SE (3rd generation) leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 is 4.4 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation), making Galaxy S26 significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 is wider (71.7 mm vs 67.3 mm, +4.4 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 is taller (149.6 mm vs 138.4 mm, +11.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 weighs 167 g and iPhone SE (3rd generation) weighs 144 g — a difference of 23 g. Galaxy S26 is 16.0% heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation).

Thickness Comparison

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 7.3 mm thick and Galaxy S26 is 7.2 mm thick (+0.1 mm). iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 is 4.4 mm wider and 11.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy S26 at 167 g (23 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 is thinner at 7.2 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (0.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 g weight versus Galaxy S26 at 71.7 mm, 149.6 mm, and 167 g.

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