Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (299 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.30 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M2 is heavier at 462g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPad Air 11 M2?

Galaxy S25 Edge is 299g lighter than iPad Air 11 M2 (163g vs 462g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M2 is 299g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (462g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Edge vs iPad Air 11 M2

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M2 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 Edge (178.5 mm vs 75.6 mm), iPad Air 11 M2 is significantly heavier (462 g vs 163 g), and iPad Air 11 M2 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.8 mm). iPad Air 11 M2 is 102.9 mm wider and 89.4 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge, making iPad Air 11 M2 si...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 299g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Edge (183.4%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 102.9mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 89.4mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Thickness
The iPad Air 11 M2 is 0.3mm thicker than the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (75.6 × 158.2 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (163 g) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (462 g), 299 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M2 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 11 M2

iPad Air 11 M2 is 102.9 mm wider and 89.4 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Edge	iPad Air 11 M2	Difference
Width	75.6 mm	178.5 mm	+102.9 mm
Height	158.2 mm	247.6 mm	+89.4 mm
Thickness	5.8 mm	6.1 mm	+0.3 mm
Weight	163 g	462 g	+299 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Edge's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the Galaxy S25 Edge has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S25 Edge's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M2 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M2 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M2 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 Edge leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M2 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Edge?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (163g vs 462g), narrower 75.6 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 158.2 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), thinner 5.8 mm profile (vs 6.1 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.6 × 158.2 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M2?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M2 if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (462g vs 163g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 75.6 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 158.2 mm), thicker 6.1 mm edge (vs 5.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Edge is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M2 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M2 is 102.9 mm wider and 89.4 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Edge (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 75.6 × 158.2 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter at 163 g versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 462 g (299 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner at 5.8 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M2 at 6.1 mm (0.30 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 Edge is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.6 × 158.2 × 5.8 mm, 163 g) than iPad Air 11 M2 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 462 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 Edge is better for one-handed use with a 75.6 mm width, 158.2 mm height, and 163 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M2 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 462 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M2 is heavier at 462g compared with Galaxy S25 Edge at 163g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Edge than iPad Air 11 M2?: Galaxy S25 Edge is 299g lighter than iPad Air 11 M2 (163g vs 462g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M2 is 299g heavier than Galaxy S25 Edge (462g vs 163g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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