Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (412 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (2.50 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad Pro 13 M5?

Galaxy S24 is 412g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (167g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 412g heavier than Galaxy S24 (579g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 vs iPad Pro 13 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 (215.5 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy S24 is significantly thicker (7.6 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M5 is 144.9 mm wider and 134.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24, making iPad Pro 13 M5 significan...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 412g heavier than the Galaxy S24 (246.7%).
Width
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 144.9mm wider than the Galaxy S24.
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 134.6mm taller than the Galaxy S24.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 is 2.5mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (70.6 × 147 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 (167 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (579 g), 412 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 (5.1 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 Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 is 144.9 mm wider and 134.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24	iPad Pro 13 M5	Difference
Width	70.6 mm	215.5 mm	+144.9 mm
Height	147 mm	281.6 mm	+134.6 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	5.1 mm	-2.5 mm
Weight	167 g	579 g	+412 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 Pro 13 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 13 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 579g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 147 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 147 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 13 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 13 M5 if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 167g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 147 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 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 Pro 13 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 144.9 mm wider and 134.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 70.6 × 147 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (412 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 at 7.6 mm (2.50 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S24 at 167g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 than iPad Pro 13 M5?: Galaxy S24 is 412g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (167g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 412g heavier than Galaxy S24 (579g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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