Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (263 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.90 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 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 S26 Ultra at 214g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad 11th generation?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 263g lighter than iPad 11th generation (214g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 263g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (477g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPad 11th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 Ultra (179.5 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably thicker (7.9 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 101.4 mm wider and 85 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, maki...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 263g heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (122.9%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 101.4mm wider than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 85mm taller than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.9mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 263 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 101.4 mm wider and 85 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	179.5 mm	+101.4 mm
Height	163.6 mm	248.6 mm	+85 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	7 mm	-0.9 mm
Weight	214 g	477 g	+263 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if lighter listed weight (214g vs 477g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 163.6 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.9 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 7.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 214g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 163.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S26 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 101.4 mm wider and 85 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (263 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (0.90 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 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 S26 Ultra at 214g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 263g lighter than iPad 11th generation (214g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 263g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (477g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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