Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (246 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (1.80 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad Air 11 M3?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 246g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (214g vs 460g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 246g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (460g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 Ultra (178.5 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly heavier (460 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly thicker (7.9 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.4 mm wider and 84 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, making iPad Air 1...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 246g heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (115%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.4mm wider than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 84mm taller than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 1.8mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 246 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 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 Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.4 mm wider and 84 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	178.5 mm	+100.4 mm
Height	163.6 mm	247.6 mm	+84 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	6.1 mm	-1.8 mm
Weight	214 g	460 g	+246 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M3 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 Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M3 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 460g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 163.6 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.9 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (460g vs 214g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 163.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 100.4 mm wider and 84 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (246 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (1.80 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad Air 11 M3?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 246g lighter than iPad Air 11 M3 (214g vs 460g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 246g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (460g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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