Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (310 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad 11th generation?

Galaxy S24 is 310g lighter than iPad 11th generation (167g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 310g heavier than Galaxy S24 (477g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs iPad 11th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 (179.5 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy S24 is noticeably thicker (7.6 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 101.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making iPad 11th ge...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 310g heavier than the Galaxy S24 (185.6%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 108.9mm wider than the Galaxy S24.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 101.6mm taller than the Galaxy S24.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 is 0.6mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (167 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 310 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S24 (7.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 101.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	179.5 mm	+108.9 mm
Height	147 mm	248.6 mm	+101.6 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	7 mm	-0.6 mm
Weight	167 g	477 g	+310 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 11th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 11th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 11th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24?

Choose the Galaxy S24 if lighter listed weight (167g vs 477g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 147 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 147 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 167g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 147 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 101.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (310 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 147 × 7.6 mm, 167 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 147 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy S24 is 310g lighter than iPad 11th generation (167g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 310g heavier than Galaxy S24 (477g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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