Size comparison

Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25 size

The Galaxy S26 measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm and the Galaxy S25 measures 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm. The Galaxy S26 is the bigger phone. Its front covers 3.6% more area than the Galaxy S25.

Scaled to fit. Calibrate once to see real size.

Galaxy S26167 g149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Galaxy S25162 g146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm

Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.

How the Galaxy S26 measures up

Height, Galaxy S26

+2.7 mm

Width, Galaxy S26

+1.2 mm

Thickness, Galaxy S26

Same

Weight, Galaxy S26

+5 g

Spec	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S25	Difference
Height	149.6 mm 5.89 in	146.9 mm 5.78 in	+2.7 mm (+1.8%)
Width	71.7 mm 2.82 in	70.5 mm 2.78 in	+1.2 mm (+1.7%)
Thickness	7.2 mm 0.28 in	7.2 mm 0.28 in	Same
Weight	167 g 5.9 oz	162 g 5.7 oz	+5 g (+3.1%)
Screen	6.3 in	6.2 in	+0.1 in (+1.6%)
Front footprint	107.3 cm²	103.6 cm²	+3.7 cm² (+3.6%)

What the difference feels like

The Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.

In a jeans pocket the Galaxy S26 sits 2.7 mm higher, about 0.11 inches.

The Galaxy S26 is 5 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.

Common questions

Is the Galaxy S26 bigger than the Galaxy S25?

The Galaxy S26 is the bigger phone. Its front covers 3.6% more area than the Galaxy S25. Height differs by 2.7 mm and width by 1.2 mm.

Will a Galaxy S25 case fit the Galaxy S26?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 2.7 mm in height and 1.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the Galaxy S26.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The Galaxy S25, because it is 1.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

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Sources

Galaxy S26: manufacturer spec page
Galaxy S25: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S25.