Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (354 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.40 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 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 SE (3rd generation) at 144g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

Galaxy Tab S9 is 354g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (498g vs 144g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 354g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (498g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (165.8 mm vs 67.3 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 144 g), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is significantly thicker (7.3 mm vs 5.9 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is 98.5 mm wider and 115.9 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd g...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 354g heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd generation) (245.8%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 115.9mm taller than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 is 98.5mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Thickness
The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 1.4mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 354 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPhone SE (3rd generation) (7.3 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 is 98.5 mm wider and 115.9 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	67.3 mm	-98.5 mm
Height	254.3 mm	138.4 mm	-115.9 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	7.3 mm	+1.4 mm
Weight	498 g	144 g	-354 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone SE (3rd generation) 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 SE (3rd generation)'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 SE (3rd generation) 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 7.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (498g vs 144g), wider 165.8 mm body (vs 67.3 mm), taller 254.3 mm frame (vs 138.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm) compared with the iPhone SE (3rd generation).

Who should choose the iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

Choose the iPhone SE (3rd generation) if lighter listed weight (144g vs 498g), narrower 67.3 mm width (vs 165.8 mm), shorter 138.4 mm height (vs 254.3 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.3 mm edge (vs 5.9 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) 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 98.5 mm wider and 115.9 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (165.8 × 254.3 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (354 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.40 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (67.3 × 138.4 × 7.3 mm, 144 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is better for one-handed use with a 67.3 mm width, 138.4 mm height, and 144 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 SE (3rd generation) at 144g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?: Galaxy Tab S9 is 354g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (498g vs 144g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 is 354g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (498g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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