Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (248 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (2.40 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 Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad Pro 11 M5?

Galaxy S24+ is 248g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (196g vs 444g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 248g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (444g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24+ vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24+ (177.5 mm vs 75.9 mm), iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly heavier (444 g vs 196 g), and Galaxy S24+ is significantly thicker (7.7 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.6 mm wider and 91.2 mm taller than Galaxy S24+, making iPad Pro 11 M5 signific...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 248g heavier than the Galaxy S24+ (126.5%).
Width
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.6mm wider than the Galaxy S24+.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 91.2mm taller than the Galaxy S24+.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24+ is 2.4mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (75.9 × 158.5 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (196 g) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g), 248 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 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 Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.6 mm wider and 91.2 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24+	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	75.9 mm	177.5 mm	+101.6 mm
Height	158.5 mm	249.7 mm	+91.2 mm
Thickness	7.7 mm	5.3 mm	-2.4 mm
Weight	196 g	444 g	+248 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24+ is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 11 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 11 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 11 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24+ leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 11 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 (196g vs 444g), narrower 75.9 mm width (vs 177.5 mm), shorter 158.5 mm height (vs 249.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.9 × 158.5 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.7 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M5 if thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (444g vs 196g), wider 177.5 mm body (vs 75.9 mm), taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 158.5 mm), and larger overall footprint (177.5 × 249.7 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 Pro 11 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.6 mm wider and 91.2 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (248 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (2.40 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 Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad Pro 11 M5?: Galaxy S24+ is 248g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (196g vs 444g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 248g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (444g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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