The Galaxy S26 is rumored to be ridiculously light compared to most modern phones. That might sound like an upgrade, but not to me.<\/b>
\nI\u2019ve been an Android user since the early days, and in that time, I\u2019ve used dozens of devices of all shapes and sizes. Recently, my phone habits have been a bit more predictable, as I\u2019ve mostly stuck to the Samsung Galaxy family. In the US, there are only a few Android brands to choose from, and I\u2019ve stuck with Samsung phones simply because I trust the brand to deliver a consistent, reliable experience.
While my heart remains loyal to the Pixel in many ways, I\u2019ve been burned too many times over the years by bootloop issues, reliability concerns, and even my own carelessness on one occasion.
One thing I don\u2019t like about Samsung? The company\u2019s obsession with making its phones thinner and lighter. If the latest rumor proves accurate, the Galaxy S26 could be ridiculously lightweight at just 137g. I realize that for many, this might sound like a good thing. For me, it has me questioning whether I\u2019ll stick to Samsung\u2019s flagships going forward \u2014 at least, if the rumors prove true.Lighter phones have unseen disadvantages
On paper, thinner and lighter might sound like a positive upgrade. In the days when phones were truly thick and heavy, this was certainly true, but most of today\u2019s phones are comfortable enough \u2014 even if they push closer to the 200g mark.
The Google Pixel 7 was one of the most comfortable phones I have ever used, despite weighing 197g. While the phone didn\u2019t last long after an accidental drop, I admit I preferred how it felt to my current Galaxy S24.
There\u2019s something about a solid phone that gives me more confidence that I\u2019m not going to break it. In truth, many of today\u2019s lightweight and thin devices tend to be more durable than you\u2019d think at first glance, but I still can\u2019t help but associate light with cheap materials.
To help further drive home my concern, I\u2019ll use the Galaxy S25 Edge as an example. While it\u2019s not my main personal device, I have had access to it since near its launch and have used it on and off as my daily driver. The main reason I don\u2019t use it over my Galaxy S24 is that the Edge feels so much more awkward in my hands.
Even though it\u2019s just 5 grams lighter, it somehow feels like the gap is larger than that. I suspect the real issue is that the weight of the camera and other components isn\u2019t distributed very well. It feels like the upper half is a bit heavier, which makes it feel somewhat unbalanced. It also feels like it would be much easier to bump the Edge out of someone\u2019s hands compared to a heftier phone.
Now, some of my complaints are likely down to the Edge\u2019s ultra-thin profile, which the Galaxy S26 doesn\u2019t have to worry about. Still, even if the Galaxy S26 is the same thickness as its predecessor, the massive difference in weight could still result in a similar unbalanced effect.
I also worry that if the 163g Galaxy S25 Edge already felt overly light to me, the 137g Galaxy S26 will be a nightmare by comparison.I\u2019ll reserve judgment until I have the chance to check it out myself
As much as the Galaxy S26 rumor has me hoping it\u2019s not true, I\u2019m not going to condemn the device before I\u2019ve seen it for myself. Really, it comes down to design balance and how the weight is distributed. If Samsung gets this right, it\u2019s possible my fears will be proven false.
I don\u2019t hate lightweight phones, but I do honestly think that a little heft can add a lot of comfort. Of course, everyone is different, and what works for me might not be best for you. With that in mind, be sure to voice your thoughts in the poll at the top of this article.
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