Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (149 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.00 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.

How much heavier is iPad mini 7 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

iPad mini 7 is 149g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (293g vs 144g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad mini 7 is 149g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (293g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad mini 7 vs iPhone SE (3rd generation)

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Comparison Summary

iPad mini 7 is significantly wider than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (134.8 mm vs 67.3 mm), iPad mini 7 is significantly heavier (293 g vs 144 g), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) is noticeably thicker (7.3 mm vs 6.3 mm). iPad mini 7 is 67.5 mm wider and 57 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation),...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad mini 7 is 149g heavier than the iPhone SE (3rd generation) (103.5%).
Width
The iPad mini 7 is 67.5mm wider than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Height
The iPad mini 7 is 57mm taller than the iPhone SE (3rd generation).
Thickness
The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is 1mm thicker than the iPad mini 7.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (67.3 × 138.4 mm) vs iPad mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone SE (3rd generation)

iPhone SE (3rd generation) (144 g) vs iPad mini 7 (293 g), 149 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad mini 7

iPad mini 7 (6.3 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 mini 7

iPad mini 7 is 67.5 mm wider and 57 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad mini 7	iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Difference
Width	134.8 mm	67.3 mm	-67.5 mm
Height	195.4 mm	138.4 mm	-57 mm
Thickness	6.3 mm	7.3 mm	+1 mm
Weight	293 g	144 g	-149 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad mini 7 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 mini 7 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad mini 7 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad mini 7 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone SE (3rd generation) leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad mini 7 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad mini 7?

Choose the iPad mini 7 if thinner 6.3 mm profile (vs 7.3 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (293g vs 144g), wider 134.8 mm body (vs 67.3 mm), taller 195.4 mm frame (vs 138.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (134.8 × 195.4 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 293g), narrower 67.3 mm width (vs 134.8 mm), shorter 138.4 mm height (vs 195.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (67.3 × 138.4 mm vs 134.8 × 195.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.3 mm edge (vs 6.3 mm) compared with the iPad mini 7.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad mini 7 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad mini 7 is 67.5 mm wider and 57 mm taller than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (134.8 × 195.4 mm vs 67.3 × 138.4 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone SE (3rd generation) is lighter at 144 g versus iPad mini 7 at 293 g (149 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad mini 7 is thinner at 6.3 mm compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 7.3 mm (1.00 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 mini 7 (134.8 × 195.4 × 6.3 mm, 293 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 mini 7 at 134.8 mm, 195.4 mm, and 293 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad mini 7 is heavier at 293g compared with iPhone SE (3rd generation) at 144g.
How much heavier is iPad mini 7 than iPhone SE (3rd generation)?: iPad mini 7 is 149g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (293g vs 144g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad mini 7 is 149g heavier than iPhone SE (3rd generation) (293g vs 144g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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