The Galaxy S26 family is thinner and lighter
Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 weight and thickness. | Image Credit – Ice Universe
According to the leak, all Galaxy S26 models will be slimmer and lighter than their iPhone 17 counterparts.The base model is expected to weigh 164 grams and measure 6.9mm thick, which would make it more svelte than the iPhone 17, which tips the scale at 177 grams and is 7.95mm wide.
The Galaxy S26 Plus is likely to come in at 191 grams and measure 7.3 mm thick, while the iPhone 17 Plus clocks in at 204 grams and 8.75 mm.
Finally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s weight allegedly stands at 214 grams, with a 7.9 mm profile. For the iPhone 17 Pro Max, these numbers are 231 grams and 8.75 mm, respectively.
Thinner, but at what cost?
In case you are wondering, here’s where the Galaxy 26 series stands in regard to weight and thickness:
- Galaxy S25: 162 grams and 7.2 mm
- Galaxy 25 Plus: 190 grams and 7.3 mm
- Galaxy S26 Ultra: 218 grams and 8.2mm
This means that the Galaxy S26 Ultra might also be lighter and thinner than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and the base model will be thinner than its predecessor.Sleeker phones are usually easier to hold, so the Galaxy S26 family will have a clear edge over the iPhone 17 in this area. However, the downside is that the phones may not have bigger batteries or better camera sensors than their predecessors.
