Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (316 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.20 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 iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.

How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

iPad Air 11 M3 is 316g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (460g vs 144g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 316g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (460g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (178.5 mm vs 67.3 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly heavier (460 g vs 144 g), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is significantly thicker (7.3 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 111.2 mm wider and 109.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 316g heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd generation) (219.4%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 111.2mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Height
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 109.2mm taller than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Thickness
The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 1.2mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 316 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 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

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 111.2 mm wider and 109.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M3	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	67.3 mm	-111.2 mm
Height	247.6 mm	138.4 mm	-109.2 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	7.3 mm	+1.2 mm
Weight	460 g	144 g	-316 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M3 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone SE (3rd generation)'s narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone SE (3rd generation) leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M3 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (460g vs 144g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 67.3 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 138.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 460g), narrower 67.3 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 138.4 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.3 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 111.2 mm wider and 109.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (316 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.20 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 iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 iPad Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.
How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 316g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (460g vs 144g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 316g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (460g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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