Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (347 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (3.50 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M5?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 347g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (232g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 347g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (579g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 Ultra (215.5 mm vs 79 mm), iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 232 g), and Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.6 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M5 is 136.5 mm wider and 119.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra, making iPad Pro...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 347g heavier than the Galaxy S24 Ultra (149.6%).
Width
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 136.5mm wider than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 119.3mm taller than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is 3.5mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (579 g), 347 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 (5.1 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 Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 is 136.5 mm wider and 119.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 Ultra	iPad Pro 13 M5	Difference
Width	79 mm	215.5 mm	+136.5 mm
Height	162.3 mm	281.6 mm	+119.3 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	5.1 mm	-3.5 mm
Weight	232 g	579 g	+347 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 Pro 13 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 13 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 579g), narrower 79 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 162.3 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (79 × 162.3 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.6 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 13 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 13 M5 if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 8.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 232g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 79 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 162.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 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 Pro 13 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 136.5 mm wider and 119.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (347 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (3.50 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M5?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 347g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (232g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 347g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (579g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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