Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPad 10th generation at 477 g (309 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 10th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 10th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than iPad 10th generation?

Galaxy S23 is 309g lighter than iPad 10th generation (168g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 10th generation is 309g heavier than Galaxy S23 (477g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 vs iPad 10th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 10th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 (179.5 mm vs 70.9 mm), iPad 10th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 168 g), and Galaxy S23 is noticeably thicker (7.6 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 10th generation is 108.6 mm wider and 102.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23, making iPad 10th ge...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 10th generation is 309g heavier than the Galaxy S23 (183.9%).
Width
The iPad 10th generation is 108.6mm wider than the Galaxy S23.
Height
The iPad 10th generation is 102.3mm taller than the Galaxy S23.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 is 0.6mm thicker than the iPad 10th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (70.9 × 146.3 mm) vs iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 (168 g) vs iPad 10th generation (477 g), 309 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S23 (7.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23

Galaxy S23 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 10th generation

iPad 10th generation is 108.6 mm wider and 102.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23	iPad 10th generation	Difference
Width	70.9 mm	179.5 mm	+108.6 mm
Height	146.3 mm	248.6 mm	+102.3 mm
Thickness	7.6 mm	7 mm	-0.6 mm
Weight	168 g	477 g	+309 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 10th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 10th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 10th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 10th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 10th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23?

Choose the Galaxy S23 if lighter listed weight (168g vs 477g), narrower 70.9 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 146.3 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.9 × 146.3 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.6 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 10th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 10th generation?

Choose the iPad 10th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 7.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 168g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 70.9 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 146.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 10th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad 10th generation is 108.6 mm wider and 102.3 mm taller than Galaxy S23 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 70.9 × 146.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g versus iPad 10th generation at 477 g (309 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 10th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S23 at 7.6 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm, 168 g) than iPad 10th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S23 is better for one-handed use with a 70.9 mm width, 146.3 mm height, and 168 g weight versus iPad 10th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 10th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S23 at 168g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 than iPad 10th generation?: Galaxy S23 is 309g lighter than iPad 10th generation (168g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 10th generation is 309g heavier than Galaxy S23 (477g vs 168g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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