Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (299 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 7.8 mm (1.90 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 16 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 16 Plus is better for one-handed use with a 77.8 mm width, 160.9 mm height, and 199 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 199g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone 16 Plus?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 299g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (498g vs 199g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 299g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (498g vs 199g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than iPhone 16 Plus (165.8 mm vs 77.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 199 g), and iPhone 16 Plus is significantly thicker (7.8 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 88 mm wider and 93.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus, making Galaxy Tab S9 signif...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 299g heavier than the iPhone 16 Plus (150.3%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 93.4mm taller than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 88mm wider than the iPhone 16 Plus.
Thickness
The iPhone 16 Plus is 1.9mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus (199 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 299 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPhone 16 Plus (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 88 mm wider and 93.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPhone 16 Plus	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	77.8 mm	-88 mm
Height	254.3 mm	160.9 mm	-93.4 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	7.8 mm	+1.9 mm
Weight	498 g	199 g	-299 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 16 Plus is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 16 Plus's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16 Plus leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 if thinner 5.9 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 199g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 77.8 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 160.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm) compared with the iPhone 16 Plus.

Who should choose the iPhone 16 Plus?

Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if lighter listed weight (199g vs 498g), narrower 77.8 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 160.9 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 16 Plus is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 88 mm wider and 93.4 mm taller than iPhone 16 Plus (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 16 Plus is lighter at 199 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (299 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 7.8 mm (1.90 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 16 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 199 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 16 Plus is better for one-handed use with a 77.8 mm width, 160.9 mm height, and 199 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 165.8 mm, 254.3 mm, and 498 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 is heavier at 498g compared with iPhone 16 Plus at 199g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone 16 Plus?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 299g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (498g vs 199g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 299g heavier than iPhone 16 Plus (498g vs 199g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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