Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (26 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.05 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 14 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 160.7 mm height, and 240 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is slightly wider than iPhone 14 Pro Max (78.1 mm vs 77.6 mm), iPhone 14 Pro Max is significantly heavier (240 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is slightly thicker (7.9 mm vs 7.85 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.5 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max, making Galaxy S26 U...

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Smaller body

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max (77.6 × 160.7 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 g), 26 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max (7.85 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 14 Pro Max has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.5 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 14 Pro Max	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	77.6 mm	-0.5 mm
Height	163.6 mm	160.7 mm	-2.9 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	7.85 mm	-0.05 mm
Weight	214 g	240 g	+26 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).
iPhone 14 Pro Max slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.85 mm thick, and iPhone 14 Pro Max has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 14 Pro Max (240 g), a 26 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, while iPhone 14 Pro Max leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.5 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max, making Galaxy S26 Ultra noticeably larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 77.6 mm, +0.5 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 160.7 mm, +2.9 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240 g and Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g — a difference of 26 g. iPhone 14 Pro Max is 12.1% heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick and iPhone 14 Pro Max is 7.85 mm thick (+0.05 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.5 mm wider and 2.9 mm taller than iPhone 14 Pro Max (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 77.6 × 160.7 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPhone 14 Pro Max at 240 g (26 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is thinner at 7.85 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.05 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 160.7 × 7.85 mm, 240 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 14 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 160.7 mm height, and 240 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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