Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (59 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (2.60 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 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 Ultra at 234g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad mini 7?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 59g lighter than iPad mini 7 (234g vs 293g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad mini 7 is 59g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (293g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPad mini 7

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Comparison Summary

iPad mini 7 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 Ultra (134.8 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad mini 7 is significantly heavier (293 g vs 234 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 6.3 mm). iPad mini 7 is 56.7 mm wider and 32 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra, making iPad mini 7 signific...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad mini 7 is 56.7mm wider than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Height
The iPad mini 7 is 32mm taller than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Weight
The iPad mini 7 is 59g heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (25.2%).
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 2.6mm thicker than the iPad mini 7.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm) vs iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g) vs iPad mini 7 (293 g), 59 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 (6.3 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 mini 7

iPad mini 7 is 56.7 mm wider and 32 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	iPad mini 7	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	134.8 mm	+56.7 mm
Height	163.4 mm	195.4 mm	+32 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	6.3 mm	-2.6 mm
Weight	234 g	293 g	+59 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Ultra'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 Ultra 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 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if lighter listed weight (234g vs 293g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 134.8 mm), shorter 163.4 mm height (vs 195.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 134.8 × 195.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.9 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 8.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (293g vs 234g), wider 134.8 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 195.4 mm frame (vs 163.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (134.8 × 195.4 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 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 56.7 mm wider and 32 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (59 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (2.60 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 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 Ultra at 234g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad mini 7?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 59g lighter than iPad mini 7 (234g vs 293g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad mini 7 is 59g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (293g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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