Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (285 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (2.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 FE is better for one-handed use with a 77.3 mm width, 162 mm height, and 213 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than Galaxy Tab S9?

Galaxy S24 FE is 285g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (213g vs 498g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 285g heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (498g vs 213g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy Tab S9

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 FE (165.8 mm vs 77.3 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 213 g), and Galaxy S24 FE is significantly thicker (8 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 88.5 mm wider and 92.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE, making Galaxy Tab S9 significa...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 285g heavier than the Galaxy S24 FE (133.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 92.3mm taller than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 88.5mm wider than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 2.1mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (213 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 285 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs Galaxy S24 FE (8 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 88.5 mm wider and 92.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	Galaxy Tab S9	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	165.8 mm	+88.5 mm
Height	162 mm	254.3 mm	+92.3 mm
Thickness	8 mm	5.9 mm	-2.1 mm
Weight	213 g	498 g	+285 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 FE is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24 FE's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 FE?

Choose the Galaxy S24 FE if lighter listed weight (213g vs 498g), narrower 77.3 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 162 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 if thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 213g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 77.3 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 162 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24 FE.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 88.5 mm wider and 92.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (285 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (2.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.3 × 162 × 8 mm, 213 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 FE is better for one-handed use with a 77.3 mm width, 162 mm height, and 213 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than Galaxy Tab S9?: Galaxy S24 FE is 285g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9 (213g vs 498g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 285g heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (498g vs 213g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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