Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (293 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (1.50 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad Air 11 M3?

Galaxy S24 is 293g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (167g vs 460g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 293g heavier than Galaxy S24 (460g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 (178.5 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly heavier (460 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy S24 is significantly thicker (7.6 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 107.9 mm wider and 100.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making iPad Air 11 M3 significan...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 293g heavier than the Galaxy S24 (175.4%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 107.9mm wider than the Galaxy S24.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.6mm taller than the Galaxy S24.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 is 1.5mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (167 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 293 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 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 Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 107.9 mm wider and 100.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	178.5 mm	+107.9 mm
Height	147 mm	247.6 mm	+100.6 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	6.1 mm	-1.5 mm
Weight	167 g	460 g	+293 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M3 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 Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M3 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 460g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 147 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 147 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (460g vs 167g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 147 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 107.9 mm wider and 100.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (293 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (1.50 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad Air 11 M3?: Galaxy S24 is 293g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (167g vs 460g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 293g heavier than Galaxy S24 (460g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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