Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (264 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.00 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 234 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 Ultra at 234g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S9?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 264g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (234g vs 498g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 264g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (498g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 Ultra (165.8 mm vs 78.1 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 234 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 87.7 mm wider and 90.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra, making Galaxy Tab S...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 264g heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (112.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 90.9mm taller than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 87.7mm wider than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 264 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 87.7 mm wider and 90.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy Tab S9	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	165.8 mm	+87.7 mm
Height	163.4 mm	254.3 mm	+90.9 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	5.9 mm	-3 mm
Weight	234 g	498 g	+264 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Ultra'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 Ultra 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 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if lighter listed weight (234g vs 498g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 163.4 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.9 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 8.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 234g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 163.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 87.7 mm wider and 90.9 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (264 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.00 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 234 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 Ultra at 234g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S9?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 264g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (234g vs 498g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 264g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (498g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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