Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (75 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.90 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 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 Ultra at 218g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad mini 7?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 75g lighter than iPad mini 7 (218g vs 293g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad mini 7 is 75g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (293g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPad mini 7

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Comparison Summary

iPad mini 7 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 Ultra (134.8 mm vs 77.6 mm), iPad mini 7 is significantly heavier (293 g vs 218 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.2 mm vs 6.3 mm). iPad mini 7 is 57.2 mm wider and 32.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra, making iPad mini 7 signif...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad mini 7 is 57.2mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Weight
The iPad mini 7 is 75g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Ultra (34.4%).
Height
The iPad mini 7 is 32.6mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 1.9mm thicker than the iPad mini 7.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm) vs iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g) vs iPad mini 7 (293 g), 75 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 (6.3 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 mini 7

iPad mini 7 is 57.2 mm wider and 32.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	iPad mini 7	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	134.8 mm	+57.2 mm
Height	162.8 mm	195.4 mm	+32.6 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	6.3 mm	-1.9 mm
Weight	218 g	293 g	+75 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 Ultra'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 Ultra 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 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if lighter listed weight (218g vs 293g), narrower 77.6 mm width (vs 134.8 mm), shorter 162.8 mm height (vs 195.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 134.8 × 195.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.2 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 8.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (293g vs 218g), wider 134.8 mm body (vs 77.6 mm), taller 195.4 mm frame (vs 162.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (134.8 × 195.4 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 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 57.2 mm wider and 32.6 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (75 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (1.90 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 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 Ultra at 218g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad mini 7?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 75g lighter than iPad mini 7 (218g vs 293g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad mini 7 is 75g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (293g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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