Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad 10th generation at 477 g (245 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 10th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (1.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 79 mm width, 162.3 mm height, and 232 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 10th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad 10th generation?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 245g lighter than iPad 10th generation (232g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 10th generation is 245g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (477g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPad 10th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 10th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 Ultra (179.5 mm vs 79 mm), iPad 10th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 232 g), and Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.6 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 10th generation is 100.5 mm wider and 86.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra, m...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 10th generation is 245g heavier than the Galaxy S24 Ultra (105.6%).
Width
The iPad 10th generation is 100.5mm wider than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Height
The iPad 10th generation is 86.3mm taller than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is 1.6mm thicker than the iPad 10th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm) vs iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g) vs iPad 10th generation (477 g), 245 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation is 100.5 mm wider and 86.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 Ultra	iPad 10th generation	Difference
Width	79 mm	179.5 mm	+100.5 mm
Height	162.3 mm	248.6 mm	+86.3 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	7 mm	-1.6 mm
Weight	232 g	477 g	+245 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 10th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 10th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 10th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 10th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 10th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra if lighter listed weight (232g vs 477g), narrower 79 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 162.3 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (79 × 162.3 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.6 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 10th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 10th generation?

Choose the iPad 10th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 8.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 232g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 79 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 162.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 10th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad 10th generation is 100.5 mm wider and 86.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad 10th generation at 477 g (245 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 10th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (1.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 79 mm width, 162.3 mm height, and 232 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 10th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad 10th generation?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 245g lighter than iPad 10th generation (232g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 10th generation is 245g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (477g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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