Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 579 g (345 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M4 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.80 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than iPad Pro 13 M4 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 234 g weight versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 13 M4 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M4?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is 345g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M4 (234g vs 579g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 13 M4 is 345g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (579g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPad Pro 13 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy S23 Ultra (215.5 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad Pro 13 M4 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 234 g), and Galaxy S23 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.9 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M4 is 137.4 mm wider and 118.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra, making iPad Pr...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 345g heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (147.4%).
Width
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 137.4mm wider than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Pro 13 M4 is 118.2mm taller than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is 3.8mm thicker than the iPad Pro 13 M4.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (78.1 × 163.4 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M4 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M4 (579 g), 345 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M4

iPad Pro 13 M4 (5.1 mm) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (8.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 13 M4

iPad Pro 13 M4 is 137.4 mm wider and 118.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S23 Ultra	iPad Pro 13 M4	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	215.5 mm	+137.4 mm
Height	163.4 mm	281.6 mm	+118.2 mm
Thickness	8.9 mm	5.1 mm	-3.8 mm
Weight	234 g	579 g	+345 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 13 M4 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Pro 13 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 13 M4 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 13 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S23 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 13 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if lighter listed weight (234g vs 579g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 215.5 mm), shorter 163.4 mm height (vs 281.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.4 mm vs 215.5 × 281.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.9 mm edge (vs 5.1 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 13 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 13 M4?

Choose the iPad Pro 13 M4 if thinner 5.1 mm profile (vs 8.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (579g vs 234g), wider 215.5 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 281.6 mm frame (vs 163.4 mm), and larger overall footprint (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm) compared with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Pro 13 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is 137.4 mm wider and 118.2 mm taller than Galaxy S23 Ultra (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 78.1 × 163.4 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is lighter at 234 g versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 579 g (345 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 8.9 mm (3.80 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm, 234 g) than iPad Pro 13 M4 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.4 mm height, and 234 g weight versus iPad Pro 13 M4 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 13 M4 is heavier at 579g compared with Galaxy S23 Ultra at 234g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S23 Ultra than iPad Pro 13 M4?: Galaxy S23 Ultra is 345g lighter than iPad Pro 13 M4 (234g vs 579g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 13 M4 is 345g heavier than Galaxy S23 Ultra (579g vs 234g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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