Which tablet is lighter?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is lighter at 497 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (82 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 6 mm (0.90 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 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 Tab S10 FE at 497g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad Pro 13 M5?

Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 82g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (497g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 82g heavier than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (579g vs 497g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs iPad Pro 13 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (215.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 497 g), and Galaxy Tab S10 FE is noticeably thicker (6 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE, making iPad Pro 1...

Key Differences

Width
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7mm wider than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 82g heavier than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE (16.5%).
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M5 is 27.3mm taller than the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.
Thickness
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 0.9mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE (497 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (579 g), 82 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 (5.1 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S10 FE (6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Galaxy Tab S10 FE has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S10 FE	iPad Pro 13 M5	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	215.5 mm	+49.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	281.6 mm	+27.3 mm
Thickness	6 mm	5.1 mm	-0.9 mm
Weight	497 g	579 g	+82 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE 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 Tab S10 FE'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 Tab S10 FE 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 Tab S10 FE?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S10 FE if lighter listed weight (497g vs 579g), narrower 165.8 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 254.3 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 6 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 6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 497g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 165.8 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 254.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S10 FE.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE 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 tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is lighter at 497 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (82 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S10 FE at 6 mm (0.90 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 6 mm, 497 g) than iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 497 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 Tab S10 FE at 497g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 FE than iPad Pro 13 M5?: Galaxy Tab S10 FE is 82g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M5 (497g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M5 is 82g heavier than Galaxy Tab S10 FE (579g vs 497g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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