Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (290 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (1.25 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 15 Pro?

iPad 11th generation is 290g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (477g vs 187g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 290g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (477g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPhone 15 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (179.5 mm vs 70.6 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 187 g), and iPhone 15 Pro is significantly thicker (8.25 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 102 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making i...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 290g heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro (155.1%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 108.9mm wider than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 102mm taller than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 Pro is 1.3mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 290 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 102 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPhone 15 Pro	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	70.6 mm	-108.9 mm
Height	248.6 mm	146.6 mm	-102 mm
Thickness	7 mm	8.25 mm	+1.25 mm
Weight	477 g	187 g	-290 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 Pro is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 11th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 15 Pro's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 11th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 15 Pro leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 11th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 8.25 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 187g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 146.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 15 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 15 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 15 Pro if lighter listed weight (187g vs 477g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 146.6 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 146.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.25 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 108.9 mm wider and 102 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (290 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (1.25 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 15 Pro?: iPad 11th generation is 290g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (477g vs 187g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 290g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (477g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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