Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (281 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (0.70 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm, 196 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.9 mm width, 158.5 mm height, and 196 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad 11th generation?

Galaxy S24+ is 281g lighter than iPad 11th generation (196g vs 477g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 281g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (477g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24+ vs iPad 11th generation

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than Galaxy S24+ (179.5 mm vs 75.9 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 196 g), and Galaxy S24+ is noticeably thicker (7.7 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 103.6 mm wider and 90.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+, making iPad 11th...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 281g heavier than the Galaxy S24+ (143.4%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 103.6mm wider than the Galaxy S24+.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 90.1mm taller than the Galaxy S24+.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24+ is 0.7mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (75.9 × 158.5 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ (196 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 281 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs Galaxy S24+ (7.7 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24+

Galaxy S24+ has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 103.6 mm wider and 90.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24+	iPad 11th generation	Difference
Width	75.9 mm	179.5 mm	+103.6 mm
Height	158.5 mm	248.6 mm	+90.1 mm
Thickness	7.7 mm	7 mm	-0.7 mm
Weight	196 g	477 g	+281 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24+ is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 11th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24+'s narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24+ leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 11th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24+?

Choose the Galaxy S24+ if lighter listed weight (196g vs 477g), narrower 75.9 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 158.5 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (75.9 × 158.5 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.7 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 7.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 196g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 75.9 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 158.5 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24+.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24+ is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 103.6 mm wider and 90.1 mm taller than Galaxy S24+ (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 75.9 × 158.5 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24+ is lighter at 196 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (281 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with Galaxy S24+ at 7.7 mm (0.70 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24+ is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm, 196 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24+ is better for one-handed use with a 75.9 mm width, 158.5 mm height, and 196 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with Galaxy S24+ at 196g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24+ than iPad 11th generation?: Galaxy S24+ is 281g lighter than iPad 11th generation (196g vs 477g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 281g heavier than Galaxy S24+ (477g vs 196g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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