Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (361 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (3.10 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M5?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 361g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (218g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 361g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (579g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 Ultra (215.5 mm vs 77.6 mm), iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 218 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.2 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M5 is 137.9 mm wider and 118.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra, making iPad Pr...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 361g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Ultra (165.6%).
Width
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 137.9mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 118.8mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 3.1mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (579 g), 361 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 (5.1 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 Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 is 137.9 mm wider and 118.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	iPad Pro 13 M5	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	215.5 mm	+137.9 mm
Height	162.8 mm	281.6 mm	+118.8 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	5.1 mm	-3.1 mm
Weight	218 g	579 g	+361 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 Pro 13 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 13 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 13 M5 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 579g), narrower 77.6 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 162.8 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.2 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 13 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 13 M5 if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 8.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 218g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 77.6 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 162.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 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 Pro 13 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 137.9 mm wider and 118.8 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (361 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (3.10 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 Pro 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M5?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 361g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (218g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 361g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (579g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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