Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (292 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (2.85 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 17 Pro at 206g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone 17 Pro?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 292g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (498g vs 206g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 292g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (498g vs 206g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPhone 17 Pro

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Pro (165.8 mm vs 71.9 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 206 g), and iPhone 17 Pro is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 93.9 mm wider and 104.3 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making Galaxy Tab S9 signi...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 292g heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro (141.7%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 104.3mm taller than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 93.9mm wider than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro is 2.8mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (71.9 × 150 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (206 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 292 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 93.9 mm wider and 104.3 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPhone 17 Pro	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	71.9 mm	-93.9 mm
Height	254.3 mm	150 mm	-104.3 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	8.75 mm	+2.85 mm
Weight	498 g	206 g	-292 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17 Pro 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 17 Pro'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 17 Pro 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 8.75 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 206g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 71.9 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 150 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm) compared with the iPhone 17 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 17 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if lighter listed weight (206g vs 498g), narrower 71.9 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 150 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.9 × 150 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.75 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro 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 93.9 mm wider and 104.3 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (292 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (2.85 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 17 Pro at 206g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone 17 Pro?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 292g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (498g vs 206g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 292g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (498g vs 206g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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