- The weight and thickness of the S26 phones may have leaked online.
- See how they compare to the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17 phones.
- We expect the three models to be released sometime in early 2026.
As expected launch date Samsung Galaxy S26 approaching – most likely sometime in the first three months of 2026 – a fresh leak has outlined the weight and thickness of the three expected models, comparing them to Apple iPhone 17.
These details come from a known informant. @UniverseIceand covers the standard Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra models. No mention of a successor Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which may not happen.
Starting with the base model, it's said to weigh 164 grams and measure 6.9mm thick – slightly lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17. It's also slightly heavier and thinner than the iPhone 17. Samsung Galaxy S25which weighs 162 grams and is 7.2mm thick from front to back.
Next we have the Galaxy S26 Plus, which weighs 191 grams and is 7.3mm thick, apparently lighter and thinner than the iPhone 17 Pro. For comparison, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus weighs 190 grams and is also 7.3 mm thick.
There's not much to it
Comparison of weight and thickness of Galaxy S26 series and iPhone 17 series pic.twitter.com/gFBP0aaSfiNovember 16, 2025
Let's move on to the best phones for Samsung and AppleAccording to this leak, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will weigh 214 grams and be 7.9mm thick from front to back – only slightly thinner and lighter than iPhone 17 pro max.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra slightly heavier at 218 grams and slightly thicker at 8.2mm. However, there isn't much to choose between the 2025 and 2026 phones, or the equivalents of Apple's current lineup.
It would seem that consumers are not too interested in ultra-thin phones right now. Rumor has it that Samsung has not only canceled the Galaxy S26 Edge, but also, it seems, the iPhone Air doesn't sell particularly well or.
There seems to be some confusion regarding when the Galaxy S26 series might see the light of day. Although the Galaxy S25 phones were released in January, there were rumors that their successors might be pushed back. until February or March next year.
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