Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Size Comparison Summary

Galaxy S26 Ultra measures 78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm and weighs 214 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max measures 78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm and weighs 233 g. By overall front-face area, Galaxy S26 Ultra is larger than iPhone 17 Pro Max (about 32.0 mm² difference). iPhone 17 Pro Max is 19 g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra. All figures use official millimeter dimensions.

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	78 mm	-0.1 mm
Height	163.6 mm	163.4 mm	-0.2 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.75 mm	+0.85 mm
Weight	214 g	233 g	+19 g

Which is Bigger?

Overall size (width × height): Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger footprint at 78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 78 × 163.4 mm (+31.96 mm² area).
Width: Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider (78.1 mm vs 78 mm, +0.1 mm).
Height: Galaxy S26 Ultra is taller (163.6 mm vs 163.4 mm, +0.2 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g — a difference of 19 g. iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.9% heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 17 Pro Max is 8.75 mm thick and Galaxy S26 Ultra is 7.9 mm thick (+0.85 mm). iPhone 17 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which is bigger, Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy S26 Ultra has the larger overall footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm) compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm).
How much heavier is iPhone 17 Pro Max than Galaxy S26 Ultra?: iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g and Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g — a difference of 19 g.
Which device is thinner, Galaxy S26 Ultra or iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner at 7.9 mm vs 8.75 mm for iPhone 17 Pro Max.
What is the width difference between Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 78.1 mm wide and iPhone 17 Pro Max is 78 mm wide (-0.1 mm).
Can I compare Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max visually?: Yes. Use the Sizology comparison tool to overlay or place both devices side by side at true millimeter scale with official dimensions.

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