Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (330 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (1.70 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Tab S9?

Galaxy S23 is 330g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (168g vs 498g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 330g heavier than Galaxy S23 (498g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy Tab S9

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 (165.8 mm vs 70.9 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 168 g), and Galaxy S23 is significantly thicker (7.6 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 94.9 mm wider and 108 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making Galaxy Tab S9 significantly lar...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 330g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (196.4%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 108mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 94.9mm wider than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 is 1.7mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 330 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 94.9 mm wider and 108 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	Galaxy Tab S9	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	165.8 mm	+94.9 mm
Height	146.3 mm	254.3 mm	+108 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	5.9 mm	-1.7 mm
Weight	168 g	498 g	+330 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23?

Choose the Galaxy S23 if lighter listed weight (168g vs 498g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 if thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 168g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 94.9 mm wider and 108 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (330 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (1.70 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than Galaxy Tab S9?: Galaxy S23 is 330g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (168g vs 498g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 330g heavier than Galaxy S23 (498g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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