Size comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPhone 17 size

The Galaxy S26 measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm and the iPhone 17 measures 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm. The Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 take up almost exactly the same space in your hand.

Scaled to fit. Calibrate once to see real size.

Galaxy S26167 g149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
iPhone 17177 g149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm

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

How the Galaxy S26 measures up

Height, Galaxy S26

Same

Width, Galaxy S26

+0.2 mm

Thickness, Galaxy S26

-0.75 mm

Weight, Galaxy S26

-10 g

Spec	Galaxy S26	iPhone 17	Difference
Height	149.6 mm 5.89 in	149.6 mm 5.89 in	Same
Width	71.7 mm 2.82 in	71.5 mm 2.81 in	+0.2 mm (+0.3%)
Thickness	7.2 mm 0.28 in	7.95 mm 0.31 in	-0.75 mm (-9.4%)
Weight	167 g 5.9 oz	177 g 6.2 oz	-10 g (-5.6%)
Screen	6.3 in	6.3 in	Same
Front footprint	107.3 cm²	107 cm²	+0.3 cm² (+0.3%)

What the difference feels like

The two are within 0.2 mm of each other in width, which is the measurement your grip notices most, so they should feel close to the same in the hand.

Height is almost identical, so they sit the same in a pocket.

The iPhone 17 is 0.75 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.

The iPhone 17 is 10 g heavier, which most people will not notice day to day.

Common questions

Is the Galaxy S26 bigger than the iPhone 17?

The Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 take up almost exactly the same space in your hand. Height differs by 0 mm and width by 0.2 mm.

Will a iPhone 17 case fit the Galaxy S26?

No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 0 mm in height and 0.2 mm in width. Buy a case made for the Galaxy S26.

Which is easier to use with one hand?

The iPhone 17, because it is 0.2 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.

Cases and prices

Galaxy S26 cases on Amazon Galaxy S26 on Amazon iPhone 17 cases on Amazon iPhone 17 on Amazon

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Sources

Galaxy S26: manufacturer spec page
iPhone 17: manufacturer spec page

See each phone's page for the full spec: Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17.