- Weights and thicknesses of S26 phones may have been leaked
- See how they compare to the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 phones
- We expect three models to be launched in early 2026.
As the expected release date for the Samsung Galaxy S26 approaches, likely sometime in the first three months of 2026, a new leak has outlined the weights and thicknesses of the three expected models, comparing them to the Apple iPhone 17.
These details come from well-known tipster @UniverseIce and cover the standard Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. There is no mention of a successor to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which may not be happening.
Starting with the base model, it is said to weigh 164 grams and be 6.9mm thick, a bit lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17. It’s also a bit heavier and thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S25, which weighs 162 grams and measures 7.2 mm from front to back.
Then we have the Galaxy S26 Plus, which apparently tips the scales at 191 grams and 7.3mm thick, lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus weighs 190 grams and is also 7.3mm thick.
There’s not much to it
Weight and thickness comparison between Galaxy S26 series and iPhone 17 series pic.twitter.com/gFBP0aaSfiNovember 16, 2025
In the top phones from Samsung and Apple, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will weigh 214 grams, while measuring 7.9mm from front to back, according to this leak, just slightly thinner and lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a little heavier at 218 grams and a little thicker at 8.2 mm. However, there’s not much to choose between the 2025 and 2026 phones, or even the equivalents in Apple’s current lineup.
It would seem that consumers aren’t very interested in super-thin phones right now. Not only is Samsung rumored to have canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge, but it appears the iPhone Air isn’t selling particularly well either.
There seems to be some confusion over when the Galaxy S26 series could see the light of day. While the Galaxy S25 phones were launched in January, there has been talk that their successors could be delayed until February or March next year.
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