Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (282 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.75 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 165.3 mm, 253.8 mm, and 469 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S11 than iPhone 15 Pro?

Galaxy Tab S11 is 282g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (469g vs 187g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 is 282g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (469g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S11 vs iPhone 15 Pro

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S11 is significantly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (165.3 mm vs 70.6 mm), Galaxy Tab S11 is significantly heavier (469 g vs 187 g), and iPhone 15 Pro is significantly thicker (8.25 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S11 is 94.7 mm wider and 107.2 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making Galaxy Tab S11 s...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 282g heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro (150.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 107.2mm taller than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 94.7mm wider than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 Pro is 2.8mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S11.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 (469 g), 282 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 (5.5 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 is 94.7 mm wider and 107.2 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S11	iPhone 15 Pro	Difference
Width	165.3 mm	70.6 mm	-94.7 mm
Height	253.8 mm	146.6 mm	-107.2 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	8.25 mm	+2.75 mm
Weight	469 g	187 g	-282 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 Pro is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S11 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 15 Pro's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S11 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S11 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S11 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 15 Pro leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S11 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S11?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S11 if thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 8.25 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (469g vs 187g), wider 165.3 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 253.8 mm frame (vs 146.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 15 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 15 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 15 Pro if lighter listed weight (187g vs 469g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 165.3 mm), shorter 146.6 mm height (vs 253.8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 146.6 mm vs 165.3 × 253.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.25 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S11.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S11 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S11 is 94.7 mm wider and 107.2 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (282 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.75 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 165.3 mm, 253.8 mm, and 469 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S11 than iPhone 15 Pro?: Galaxy Tab S11 is 282g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (469g vs 187g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 is 282g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (469g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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