Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (43 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (78.1 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly heavier (214 g vs 171 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is slightly thicker (7.9 mm vs 7.8 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.5 mm wider and 16 mm taller than iPhone 15, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significa...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 43 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.5 mm wider and 16 mm taller than iPhone 15 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	71.6 mm	-6.5 mm
Height	163.6 mm	147.6 mm	-16 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	7.8 mm	-0.1 mm
Weight	214 g	171 g	-43 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 15 is easier to grip one-handed with a 71.6 mm width and 147.6 mm height, while Galaxy S26 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.6 mm).
iPhone 15 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 15 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 15 (171 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), a 43 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 15 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.5 mm wider and 16 mm taller than iPhone 15, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 71.6 mm, +6.5 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 147.6 mm, +16 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g and iPhone 15 weighs 171 g — a difference of 43 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 25.1% heavier than iPhone 15.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick and iPhone 15 is 7.8 mm thick (+0.1 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.5 mm wider and 16 mm taller than iPhone 15 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (43 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 15 is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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