Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (249 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M2 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (1.90 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 iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 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 iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M2 is heavier at 462g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPad Air 11 M2?

Galaxy S24 FE is 249g lighter than iPad Air 11 M2 (213g vs 462g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M2 is 249g heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (462g vs 213g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 FE vs iPad Air 11 M2

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M2 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 FE (178.5 mm vs 77.3 mm), iPad Air 11 M2 is significantly heavier (462 g vs 213 g), and Galaxy S24 FE is significantly thicker (8 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M2 is 101.2 mm wider and 85.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE, making iPad Air 11 M2 sign...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 249g heavier than the Galaxy S24 FE (116.9%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 101.2mm wider than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 85.6mm taller than the Galaxy S24 FE.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 FE is 1.9mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M2.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (77.3 × 162 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 FE

Galaxy S24 FE (213 g) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (462 g), 249 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M2

iPad Air 11 M2 (6.1 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

iPad Air 11 M2

iPad Air 11 M2 is 101.2 mm wider and 85.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 FE	iPad Air 11 M2	Difference
Width	77.3 mm	178.5 mm	+101.2 mm
Height	162 mm	247.6 mm	+85.6 mm
Thickness	8 mm	6.1 mm	-1.9 mm
Weight	213 g	462 g	+249 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 FE is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M2 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24 FE's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M2 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M2 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M2 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 FE leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M2 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 462g), narrower 77.3 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 162 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.3 × 162 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M2.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M2?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M2 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (462g vs 213g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 77.3 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 162 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 iPad Air 11 M2 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M2 is 101.2 mm wider and 85.6 mm taller than Galaxy S24 FE (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 77.3 × 162 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 FE is lighter at 213 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (249 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M2 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 8 mm (1.90 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 iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 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 iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M2 is heavier at 462g compared with Galaxy S24 FE at 213g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 FE than iPad Air 11 M2?: Galaxy S24 FE is 249g lighter than iPad Air 11 M2 (213g vs 462g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M2 is 249g heavier than Galaxy S24 FE (462g vs 213g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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