Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (131 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (0.90 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with Galaxy S25 at 162g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 than iPad mini 7?

Galaxy S25 is 131g lighter than iPad mini 7 (162g vs 293g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad mini 7 is 131g heavier than Galaxy S25 (293g vs 162g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 vs iPad mini 7

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Comparison Summary

iPad mini 7 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 (134.8 mm vs 70.5 mm), iPad mini 7 is significantly heavier (293 g vs 162 g), and Galaxy S25 is noticeably thicker (7.2 mm vs 6.3 mm). iPad mini 7 is 64.3 mm wider and 48.5 mm taller than Galaxy S25, making iPad mini 7 significantly larger overal...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad mini 7 is 131g heavier than the Galaxy S25 (80.9%).
Width
The iPad mini 7 is 64.3mm wider than the Galaxy S25.
Height
The iPad mini 7 is 48.5mm taller than the Galaxy S25.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 is 0.9mm thicker than the iPad mini 7.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (70.5 × 146.9 mm) vs iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25

Galaxy S25 (162 g) vs iPad mini 7 (293 g), 131 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 (6.3 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 mini 7

iPad mini 7 is 64.3 mm wider and 48.5 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25	iPad mini 7	Difference
Width	70.5 mm	134.8 mm	+64.3 mm
Height	146.9 mm	195.4 mm	+48.5 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	6.3 mm	-0.9 mm
Weight	162 g	293 g	+131 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad mini 7 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 mini 7 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad mini 7 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad mini 7 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad mini 7 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 293g), narrower 70.5 mm width (vs 134.8 mm), shorter 146.9 mm height (vs 195.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.5 × 146.9 mm vs 134.8 × 195.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.2 mm edge (vs 6.3 mm) compared with the iPad mini 7.

Who should choose the iPad mini 7?

Choose the iPad mini 7 if thinner 6.3 mm profile (vs 7.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (293g vs 162g), wider 134.8 mm body (vs 70.5 mm), taller 195.4 mm frame (vs 146.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (134.8 × 195.4 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 mini 7 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad mini 7 is 64.3 mm wider and 48.5 mm taller than Galaxy S25 (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 70.5 × 146.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 is lighter at 162 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (131 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm (0.90 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with Galaxy S25 at 162g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 than iPad mini 7?: Galaxy S25 is 131g lighter than iPad mini 7 (162g vs 293g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad mini 7 is 131g heavier than Galaxy S25 (293g vs 162g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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