Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (420 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 13 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (1.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm, 196 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.9 mm width, 158.5 mm height, and 196 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M3 is heavier at 616g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad Air 13 M3?

Galaxy S24+ is 420g lighter than iPad Air 13 M3 (196g vs 616g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M3 is 420g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (616g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24+ vs iPad Air 13 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24+ (214.9 mm vs 75.9 mm), iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 196 g), and Galaxy S24+ is significantly thicker (7.7 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is 139 mm wider and 122.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+, making iPad Air 13 M3 significa...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 420g heavier than the Galaxy S24+ (214.3%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 139mm wider than the Galaxy S24+.
Height
The iPad Air 13 M3 is 122.1mm taller than the Galaxy S24+.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24+ is 1.6mm thicker than the iPad Air 13 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (75.9 × 158.5 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (196 g) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (616 g), 420 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 (6.1 mm) vs Galaxy S24+ (7.7 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 is 139 mm wider and 122.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24+	iPad Air 13 M3	Difference
Width	75.9 mm	214.9 mm	+139 mm
Height	158.5 mm	280.6 mm	+122.1 mm
Thickness	7.7 mm	6.1 mm	-1.6 mm
Weight	196 g	616 g	+420 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24+ is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 13 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 13 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 13 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24+ leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 13 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 (196g vs 616g), narrower 75.9 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 158.5 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.9 × 158.5 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.7 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 13 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (616g vs 196g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 75.9 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 158.5 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24+.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24+ is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 13 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M3 is 139 mm wider and 122.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (420 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 13 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (1.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm, 196 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.9 mm width, 158.5 mm height, and 196 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M3 is heavier at 616g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad Air 13 M3?: Galaxy S24+ is 420g lighter than iPad Air 13 M3 (196g vs 616g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M3 is 420g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (616g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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