Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (298 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (1.10 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S25 at 162g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 than iPad Air 11 M3?

Galaxy S25 is 298g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (162g vs 460g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 298g heavier than Galaxy S25 (460g vs 162g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 (178.5 mm vs 70.5 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly heavier (460 g vs 162 g), and Galaxy S25 is noticeably thicker (7.2 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 108 mm wider and 100.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPad Air 11 M3 significantly l...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 298g heavier than the Galaxy S25 (184%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 108mm wider than the Galaxy S25.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.7mm taller than the Galaxy S25.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 is 1.1mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 298 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm) vs Galaxy S25 (7.2 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 108 mm wider and 100.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	178.5 mm	+108 mm
Height	146.9 mm	247.6 mm	+100.7 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	6.1 mm	-1.1 mm
Weight	162 g	460 g	+298 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M3 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S25's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M3 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25?

Choose the Galaxy S25 if lighter listed weight (162g vs 460g), narrower 70.5 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 146.9 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.5 × 146.9 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.2 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (460g vs 162g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 70.5 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 146.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 108 mm wider and 100.7 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (298 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (1.10 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.5 × 146.9 × 7.2 mm, 162 g) than iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 is better for one-handed use with a 70.5 mm width, 146.9 mm height, and 162 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S25 at 162g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 than iPad Air 11 M3?: Galaxy S25 is 298g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (162g vs 460g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 298g heavier than Galaxy S25 (460g vs 162g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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