Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (259 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.20 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 162.8 mm height, and 218 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad 11th generation?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 259g lighter than iPad 11th generation (218g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 259g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (477g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPad 11th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 Ultra (179.5 mm vs 77.6 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 218 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably thicker (8.2 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 101.9 mm wider and 85.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra, ma...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 259g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Ultra (118.8%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 101.9mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 85.8mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 1.2mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 259 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (8.2 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 101.9 mm wider and 85.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	179.5 mm	+101.9 mm
Height	162.8 mm	248.6 mm	+85.8 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	7 mm	-1.2 mm
Weight	218 g	477 g	+259 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

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

One-Hand Use

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

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

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

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if lighter listed weight (218g vs 477g), narrower 77.6 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 162.8 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.2 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 8.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 218g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 77.6 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 162.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

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

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 101.9 mm wider and 85.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (259 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.20 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 162.8 mm height, and 218 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 259g lighter than iPad 11th generation (218g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 259g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (477g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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