Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 464 g (232 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M4 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (2.50 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g) than iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 79 mm width, 162.3 mm height, and 232 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M4 is heavier at 464g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad Air 11 M4?

Galaxy S24 Ultra is 232g lighter than iPad Air 11 M4 (232g vs 464g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M4 is 232g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (464g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPad Air 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy S24 Ultra (178.5 mm vs 79 mm), iPad Air 11 M4 is significantly heavier (464 g vs 232 g), and Galaxy S24 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.6 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M4 is 99.5 mm wider and 85.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra, making iPad Air 11...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 232g heavier than the Galaxy S24 Ultra (100%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 99.5mm wider than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M4 is 85.3mm taller than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is 2.5mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M4.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (79 × 162.3 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (232 g) vs iPad Air 11 M4 (464 g), 232 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 (6.1 mm) vs Galaxy S24 Ultra (8.6 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 11 M4

iPad Air 11 M4 is 99.5 mm wider and 85.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S24 Ultra	iPad Air 11 M4	Difference
Width	79 mm	178.5 mm	+99.5 mm
Height	162.3 mm	247.6 mm	+85.3 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	6.1 mm	-2.5 mm
Weight	232 g	464 g	+232 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M4 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Air 11 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M4 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S24 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra if lighter listed weight (232g vs 464g), narrower 79 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 162.3 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (79 × 162.3 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.6 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M4?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M4 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 8.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (464g vs 232g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 79 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 162.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm) compared with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M4 is 99.5 mm wider and 85.3 mm taller than Galaxy S24 Ultra (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 79 × 162.3 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 464 g (232 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M4 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 8.6 mm (2.50 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (79 × 162.3 × 8.6 mm, 232 g) than iPad Air 11 M4 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 464 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 79 mm width, 162.3 mm height, and 232 g weight versus iPad Air 11 M4 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 464 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M4 is heavier at 464g compared with Galaxy S24 Ultra at 232g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S24 Ultra than iPad Air 11 M4?: Galaxy S24 Ultra is 232g lighter than iPad Air 11 M4 (232g vs 464g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M4 is 232g heavier than Galaxy S24 Ultra (464g vs 232g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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