Size comparison

Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26+ size

The Galaxy S26 measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm and the Galaxy S26+ measures 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm. The Galaxy S26+ is the bigger phone. Its front covers 10.7% more area than the Galaxy S26.

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Galaxy S26167 g149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Galaxy S26+190 g158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm

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

How the Galaxy S26 measures up

Height, Galaxy S26

-8.8 mm

Width, Galaxy S26

-4.1 mm

Thickness, Galaxy S26

-0.1 mm

Weight, Galaxy S26

-23 g

Spec	Galaxy S26	Galaxy S26+	Difference
Height	149.6 mm 5.89 in	158.4 mm 6.24 in	-8.8 mm (-5.6%)
Width	71.7 mm 2.82 in	75.8 mm 2.98 in	-4.1 mm (-5.4%)
Thickness	7.2 mm 0.28 in	7.3 mm 0.29 in	-0.1 mm (-1.4%)
Weight	167 g 5.9 oz	190 g 6.7 oz	-23 g (-12.1%)
Screen	6.3 in	6.7 in	-0.4 in (-6.0%)
Front footprint	107.3 cm²	120.1 cm²	-12.8 cm² (-10.7%)

What the difference feels like

The Galaxy S26+ is 4.1 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the Galaxy S26 will be easier to reach across.

In a jeans pocket the Galaxy S26+ sits 8.8 mm higher, about 0.35 inches.

At 23 g heavier (0.8 oz), the Galaxy S26+ is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.

Common questions

Is the Galaxy S26 bigger than the Galaxy S26+?

The Galaxy S26+ is the bigger phone. Its front covers 10.7% more area than the Galaxy S26. Height differs by 8.8 mm and width by 4.1 mm.

Will a Galaxy S26+ case fit the Galaxy S26?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 8.8 mm in height and 4.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the Galaxy S26.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The Galaxy S26, because it is 4.1 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 S26+: manufacturer spec page

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