Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter at 233 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at 718 g (485 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is thinner at 5.4 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (3.35 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g) than Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.4 mm, 718 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 78 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 233 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 718 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is heavier at 718g compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra than iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 485g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro Max (718g vs 233g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 485g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro Max (718g vs 233g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Pro Max (208.6 mm vs 78 mm), Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is significantly heavier (718 g vs 233 g), and iPhone 17 Pro Max is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 5.4 mm). Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 130.6 mm wider and 163 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro M...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 485g heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max (208.2%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 163mm taller than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 130.6mm wider than the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is 3.4mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max (78 × 163.4 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max (233 g) vs Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (718 g), 485 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (5.4 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 130.6 mm wider and 163 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro Max (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 78 × 163.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra	iPhone 17 Pro Max	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	78 mm	-130.6 mm
Height	326.4 mm	163.4 mm	-163 mm
Thickness	5.4 mm	8.75 mm	+3.35 mm
Weight	718 g	233 g	-485 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 17 Pro Max's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 17 Pro Max leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra if thinner 5.4 mm profile (vs 8.75 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (718g vs 233g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 78 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 163.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 78 × 163.4 mm) compared with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Who should choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if lighter listed weight (233g vs 718g), narrower 78 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 163.4 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78 × 163.4 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.75 mm edge (vs 5.4 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 130.6 mm wider and 163 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro Max (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 78 × 163.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is lighter at 233 g versus Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at 718 g (485 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is thinner at 5.4 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 8.75 mm (3.35 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78 × 163.4 × 8.75 mm, 233 g) than Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.4 mm, 718 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 78 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 233 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 718 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is heavier at 718g compared with iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra than iPhone 17 Pro Max?: Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 485g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro Max (718g vs 233g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is 485g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro Max (718g vs 233g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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