Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (254 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26+ at 7.3 mm (2.00 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26+ at 190g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26+ than iPad Pro 11 M5?

Galaxy S26+ is 254g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (190g vs 444g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 254g heavier than Galaxy S26+ (444g vs 190g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26+ vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S26+ (177.5 mm vs 75.8 mm), iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly heavier (444 g vs 190 g), and Galaxy S26+ is significantly thicker (7.3 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.7 mm wider and 91.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26+, making iPad Pro 11 M5 signific...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 254g heavier than the Galaxy S26+ (133.7%).
Width
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.7mm wider than the Galaxy S26+.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 91.3mm taller than the Galaxy S26+.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26+ is 2mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (75.8 × 158.4 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ (190 g) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g), 254 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs Galaxy S26+ (7.3 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26+

Galaxy S26+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.7 mm wider and 91.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26+	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	75.8 mm	177.5 mm	+101.7 mm
Height	158.4 mm	249.7 mm	+91.3 mm
Thickness	7.3 mm	5.3 mm	-2 mm
Weight	190 g	444 g	+254 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26+ is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 11 M5 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S26+'s narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Pro 11 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 11 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26+ leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 11 M5 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S26+?

Choose the Galaxy S26+ if lighter listed weight (190g vs 444g), narrower 75.8 mm width (vs 177.5 mm), shorter 158.4 mm height (vs 249.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.8 × 158.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.3 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M5 if thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (444g vs 190g), wider 177.5 mm body (vs 75.8 mm), taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 158.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26+.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S26+ is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Pro 11 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 101.7 mm wider and 91.3 mm taller than Galaxy S26+ (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 75.8 × 158.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26+ is lighter at 190 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (254 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26+ at 7.3 mm (2.00 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.8 × 158.4 × 7.3 mm, 190 g) than iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.8 mm width, 158.4 mm height, and 190 g weight versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26+ at 190g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26+ than iPad Pro 11 M5?: Galaxy S26+ is 254g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (190g vs 444g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 254g heavier than Galaxy S26+ (444g vs 190g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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