Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad Air 13 M2 at 617 g (473 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Air 13 M2 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 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 13 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 13 M2 is heavier at 617g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.

How much heavier is iPad Air 13 M2 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

iPad Air 13 M2 is 473g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (617g vs 144g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 13 M2 is 473g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (617g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 13 M2 vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (214.9 mm vs 67.3 mm), iPad Air 13 M2 is significantly heavier (617 g vs 144 g), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is significantly thicker (7.3 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 13 M2 is 147.6 mm wider and 142.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 473g heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd generation) (328.5%).
Width
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 147.6mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Height
The iPad Air 13 M2 is 142.2mm taller than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Thickness
The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 1.2mm thicker than the iPad Air 13 M2.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs iPad Air 13 M2 (617 g), 473 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 (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 13 M2

iPad Air 13 M2 is 147.6 mm wider and 142.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad Air 13 M2	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	214.9 mm	67.3 mm	-147.6 mm
Height	280.6 mm	138.4 mm	-142.2 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	7.3 mm	+1.2 mm
Weight	617 g	144 g	-473 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 13 M2 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 13 M2 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 13 M2 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 13 M2 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 13 M2 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad Air 13 M2?

Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (617g vs 144g), wider 214.9 mm body (vs 67.3 mm), taller 280.6 mm frame (vs 138.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (214.9 × 280.6 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 617g), narrower 67.3 mm width (vs 214.9 mm), shorter 138.4 mm height (vs 280.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 214.9 × 280.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.3 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 13 M2.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 13 M2 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M2 is 147.6 mm wider and 142.2 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad Air 13 M2 at 617 g (473 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Air 13 M2 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 13 M2 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 617 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 13 M2 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 617 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 13 M2 is heavier at 617g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.
How much heavier is iPad Air 13 M2 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?: iPad Air 13 M2 is 473g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (617g vs 144g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 13 M2 is 473g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (617g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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