Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (125 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (1.30 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 iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 iPad mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than iPad mini 7?

Galaxy S23 is 125g lighter than iPad mini 7 (168g vs 293g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad mini 7 is 125g heavier than Galaxy S23 (293g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs iPad mini 7

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Comparison Summary

iPad mini 7 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 (134.8 mm vs 70.9 mm), iPad mini 7 is significantly heavier (293 g vs 168 g), and Galaxy S23 is significantly thicker (7.6 mm vs 6.3 mm). iPad mini 7 is 63.9 mm wider and 49.1 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making iPad mini 7 significantly larger ove...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad mini 7 is 63.9mm wider than the Galaxy S23.
Weight
The iPad mini 7 is 125g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (74.4%).
Height
The iPad mini 7 is 49.1mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 is 1.3mm thicker than the iPad mini 7.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs iPad mini 7 (293 g), 125 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 (6.3 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

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 is 63.9 mm wider and 49.1 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	iPad mini 7	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	134.8 mm	+63.9 mm
Height	146.3 mm	195.4 mm	+49.1 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	6.3 mm	-1.3 mm
Weight	168 g	293 g	+125 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad mini 7 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad mini 7 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad mini 7 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad mini 7 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad mini 7 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 293g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 134.8 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 195.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 134.8 × 195.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 6.3 mm) compared with the iPad mini 7.

Who should choose the iPad mini 7?

Choose the iPad mini 7 if thinner 6.3 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (293g vs 168g), wider 134.8 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 195.4 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (134.8 × 195.4 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 iPad mini 7 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad mini 7 is 63.9 mm wider and 49.1 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (125 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (1.30 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 iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 iPad mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than iPad mini 7?: Galaxy S23 is 125g lighter than iPad mini 7 (168g vs 293g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad mini 7 is 125g heavier than Galaxy S23 (293g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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