Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad Air 13 M2 at 617 g (383 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 13 M2 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (2.80 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 iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 iPad Air 13 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M2 is heavier at 617g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad Air 13 M2?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 383g lighter than iPad Air 13 M2 (234g vs 617g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M2 is 383g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (617g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPad Air 13 M2

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 Ultra (214.9 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly heavier (617 g vs 234 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 13 M2 is 136.8 mm wider and 117.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra, making iPad Ai...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 383g heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (163.7%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 136.8mm wider than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 117.2mm taller than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.8mm thicker than the iPad Air 13 M2.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g), 383 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 (6.1 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

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 is 136.8 mm wider and 117.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	iPad Air 13 M2	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	214.9 mm	+136.8 mm
Height	163.4 mm	280.6 mm	+117.2 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	6.1 mm	-2.8 mm
Weight	234 g	617 g	+383 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 13 M2 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 13 M2 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M2 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 13 M2 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 13 M2 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 617g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 163.4 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.9 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 13 M2.

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M2?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (617g vs 234g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 163.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 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 iPad Air 13 M2 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M2 is 136.8 mm wider and 117.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad Air 13 M2 at 617 g (383 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 13 M2 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (2.80 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 iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 iPad Air 13 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M2 is heavier at 617g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad Air 13 M2?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 383g lighter than iPad Air 13 M2 (234g vs 617g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M2 is 383g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (617g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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