Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (31 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Pro Max is slightly wider than Galaxy S26+ (76.7 mm vs 75.8 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is significantly heavier (221 g vs 190 g), and iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.3 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 1.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 15 Pro Max s...

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Smaller body

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (190 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 31 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (7.3 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 1.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26+	iPhone 15 Pro Max	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	76.7 mm	+0.9 mm
Height	158.4 mm	159.9 mm	+1.5 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	8.25 mm	+0.95 mm
Weight	190 g	221 g	+31 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).
Galaxy S26+ slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.3 mm thick, and Galaxy S26+ has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S26+ (190 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), a 31 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 15 Pro Max takes up more desk and bag space at 76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, while Galaxy S26+ leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 1.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPhone 15 Pro Max slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Pro Max is wider (76.7 mm vs 75.8 mm, +0.9 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Pro Max is taller (159.9 mm vs 158.4 mm, +1.5 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and Galaxy S26+ weighs 190 g — a difference of 31 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 16.3% heavier than Galaxy S26+.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and Galaxy S26+ is 7.3 mm thick (+0.95 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is 0.9 mm wider and 1.5 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (76.7 × 159.9 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (31 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26+ is thinner at 7.3 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.95 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 76.7 mm, 159.9 mm, and 221 g.

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