Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (7 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.35 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 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 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is slightly wider than iPhone 15 Pro Max (78.1 mm vs 76.7 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is slightly heavier (221 g vs 214 g), and iPhone 15 Pro Max is slightly thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.9 mm). Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.4 mm wider and 3.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making Galaxy S26 Ultra...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 7 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.4 mm wider and 3.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 15 Pro Max	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	76.7 mm	-1.4 mm
Height	163.6 mm	159.9 mm	-3.7 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.25 mm	+0.35 mm
Weight	214 g	221 g	+7 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 15 Pro Max is easier to grip one-handed with a 76.7 mm width and 159.9 mm height, while Galaxy S26 Ultra may require more finger stretching (78.1 mm × 163.6 mm).
Galaxy S26 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.9 mm thick, and iPhone 15 Pro Max has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Long browsing or video calls feel nearly identical; iPhone 15 Pro Max is only 7 g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (221 g vs 214 g).
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro Max leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.4 mm wider and 3.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making Galaxy S26 Ultra noticeably larger overall.
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 76.7 mm, +1.4 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 159.9 mm, +3.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g — a difference of 7 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 3.3% heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick (+0.35 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.4 mm wider and 3.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (7 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.35 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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