Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (44 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 16 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 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 16

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 16 (78.1 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly heavier (214 g vs 170 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 16, making Galaxy S26 Ultra significa...

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Smaller body

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (170 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 44 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 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 16 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 16	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	170 g	-44 g

Real-World Feel

iPhone 16 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 16 slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 16 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 16 (170 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), a 44 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 16 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 16, 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 16 weighs 170 g — a difference of 44 g. Galaxy S26 Ultra is 25.9% heavier than iPhone 16.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick and iPhone 16 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 16 (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 16 is lighter at 170 g versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214 g (44 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 16 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 16 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 170 g) than Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 170 g weight versus Galaxy S26 Ultra at 78.1 mm, 163.6 mm, and 214 g.

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