Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26: size comparison
Galaxy S26 is 2.7 mm taller and 1.2 mm wider than Galaxy S25. Galaxy S25 would fit inside the outline of Galaxy S26.
Galaxy S25 measures 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (height x width x thickness), while Galaxy S26 measures 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm.
Both phones are drawn to the same scale on a grid where each square is 10 mm. Blue is Galaxy S25, coral is Galaxy S26.
| Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S26 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 146.9 mm | 149.6 mm | +2.7 mm |
| Width | 70.5 mm | 71.7 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm | 7.2 mm | 0.0 mm |
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What the size difference means in daily use
One-handed use
Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider (71.7 mm against 70.5 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower Galaxy S25 is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot.
Pockets and bags
Galaxy S26 is 2.7 mm taller, which mostly affects how deep it sits in a pocket and how far your thumb must stretch to the top edge. Thickness differs by only 0.0 mm, which is too small to notice in everyday use.
Cases and screen protectors
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for Galaxy S25 is unlikely to fit Galaxy S26. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Frequently asked questions
Is Galaxy S26 bigger than Galaxy S25?
Galaxy S26 is 2.7 mm taller and 1.2 mm wider than Galaxy S25. Galaxy S25 would fit inside the outline of Galaxy S26. Thickness is the same.
Will a case for Galaxy S25 fit Galaxy S26?
Because the height or width differs by about a millimetre or more, a case or screen protector made for Galaxy S25 is unlikely to fit Galaxy S26. Always buy accessories listed for the exact model.
Which is easier to hold with one hand, Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S26?
Galaxy S26 is 1.2 mm wider (71.7 mm against 70.5 mm). Width is the number that changes one-handed comfort most, so the narrower Galaxy S25 is likely to be easier to use with one hand, although hand size and grip matter a lot.
About these numbers
Sizes are height x width x thickness in millimetres, taken from manufacturer and retailer spec pages and phone databases. Thickness can differ slightly by colour or back material, and where sources show a range we use the larger value. If you spot a wrong number, please tell us and we will fix it.