Which tablet is lighter?

iPad 10th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (255 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad 10th generation at 7 mm (1.50 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad 10th generation is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad 10th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad 10th generation at 477g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPad 10th generation?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 255g heavier than iPad 10th generation (732g vs 477g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 255g heavier than iPad 10th generation (732g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad 10th generation

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly wider than iPad 10th generation (208.6 mm vs 179.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 477 g), and iPad 10th generation is significantly thicker (7 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 29.1 mm wider and 77.8 mm taller than iPad 10th ge...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 255g heavier than the iPad 10th generation (53.5%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 77.8mm taller than the iPad 10th generation.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 29.1mm wider than the iPad 10th generation.
Thickness
The iPad 10th generation is 1.5mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation (477 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 255 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPad 10th generation (7 mm).

Pocketability

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 29.1 mm wider and 77.8 mm taller than iPad 10th generation (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPad 10th generation	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	179.5 mm	-29.1 mm
Height	326.4 mm	248.6 mm	-77.8 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	7 mm	+1.5 mm
Weight	732 g	477 g	-255 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad 10th generation is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPad 10th generation's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad 10th generation leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (732g vs 477g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 179.5 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 248.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) compared with the iPad 10th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 10th generation?

Choose the iPad 10th generation if lighter listed weight (477g vs 732g), narrower 179.5 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 248.6 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad 10th generation is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 29.1 mm wider and 77.8 mm taller than iPad 10th generation (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad 10th generation is lighter at 477 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (255 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad 10th generation at 7 mm (1.50 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad 10th generation is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad 10th generation is better for one-handed use with a 179.5 mm width, 248.6 mm height, and 477 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad 10th generation at 477g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPad 10th generation?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 255g heavier than iPad 10th generation (732g vs 477g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 255g heavier than iPad 10th generation (732g vs 477g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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