Device Size Comparison
Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 531g heavier than the iPhone 15 Plus (264.2%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 165.5mm taller than the iPhone 15 Plus.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 130.8mm wider than the iPhone 15 Plus.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 Plus is 2.3mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Smaller body
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).
Lighter weight
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Plus (201 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 531 g lighter.
Thinner design
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPhone 15 Plus (7.8 mm).
Pocketability
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Plus has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 130.8 mm wider and 165.5 mm taller than iPhone 15 Plus (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra | iPhone 15 Plus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 208.6 mm | 77.8 mm | -130.8 mm |
| Height | 326.4 mm | 160.9 mm | -165.5 mm |
| Thickness | 5.5 mm | 7.8 mm | +2.3 mm |
| Weight | 732 g | 201 g | -531 g |
Pocket Carry
The iPhone 15 Plus 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 iPhone 15 Plus'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 iPhone 15 Plus leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?
Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (732g vs 201g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 77.8 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 160.9 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 77.8 × 160.9 mm) compared with the iPhone 15 Plus.
Who should choose the iPhone 15 Plus?
Choose the iPhone 15 Plus if lighter listed weight (201g vs 732g), narrower 77.8 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 160.9 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Overall recommendation
Overall, the iPhone 15 Plus 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.
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