Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 692 g (521 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (2.70 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm, 692 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 208.5 mm, 326.3 mm, and 692 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is heavier at 692g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.

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

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 521g heavier than iPhone 15 (692g vs 171g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 521g heavier than iPhone 15 (692g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (208.5 mm vs 71.6 mm), Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is significantly heavier (692 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 15 is significantly thicker (7.8 mm vs 5.1 mm). Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 136.9 mm wider and 178.7 mm taller than iPhone 15, making Galaxy Tab...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 521g heavier than the iPhone 15 (304.7%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 178.7mm taller than the iPhone 15.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 136.9mm wider than the iPhone 15.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 is 2.7mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (692 g), 521 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (5.1 mm) vs iPhone 15 (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 136.9 mm wider and 178.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	208.5 mm	71.6 mm	-136.9 mm
Height	326.3 mm	147.6 mm	-178.7 mm
Thickness	5.1 mm	7.8 mm	+2.7 mm
Weight	692 g	171 g	-521 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

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

One-Hand Use

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

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

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

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (692g vs 171g), wider 208.5 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 326.3 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 15.

Who should choose the iPhone 15?

Choose the iPhone 15 if lighter listed weight (171g vs 692g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 208.5 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 326.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 208.5 × 326.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

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

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 136.9 mm wider and 178.7 mm taller than iPhone 15 (208.5 × 326.3 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 692 g (521 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (2.70 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (208.5 × 326.3 × 5.1 mm, 692 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra at 208.5 mm, 326.3 mm, and 692 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is heavier at 692g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra than iPhone 15?: Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 521g heavier than iPhone 15 (692g vs 171g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is 521g heavier than iPhone 15 (692g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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