Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (251 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (2.70 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 162.8 mm height, and 218 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 165.3 mm, 253.8 mm, and 469 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S11?

Galaxy S25 Ultra is 251g lighter than Galaxy Tab S11 (218g vs 469g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 is 251g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (469g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S11

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S11 is significantly wider than Galaxy S25 Ultra (165.3 mm vs 77.6 mm), Galaxy Tab S11 is significantly heavier (469 g vs 218 g), and Galaxy S25 Ultra is significantly thicker (8.2 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S11 is 87.7 mm wider and 91 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra, making Galaxy Tab...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 251g heavier than the Galaxy S25 Ultra (115.1%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 91mm taller than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S11 is 87.7mm wider than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 2.7mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S11.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (77.6 × 162.8 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra (218 g) vs Galaxy Tab S11 (469 g), 251 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 (5.5 mm) vs Galaxy S25 Ultra (8.2 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S11

Galaxy Tab S11 is 87.7 mm wider and 91 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S25 Ultra	Galaxy Tab S11	Difference
Width	77.6 mm	165.3 mm	+87.7 mm
Height	162.8 mm	253.8 mm	+91 mm
Thickness	8.2 mm	5.5 mm	-2.7 mm
Weight	218 g	469 g	+251 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S11 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S11 covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S11 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S11 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S25 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S11 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if lighter listed weight (218g vs 469g), narrower 77.6 mm width (vs 165.3 mm), shorter 162.8 mm height (vs 253.8 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (77.6 × 162.8 mm vs 165.3 × 253.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.2 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S11.

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S11?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S11 if thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 8.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (469g vs 218g), wider 165.3 mm body (vs 77.6 mm), taller 253.8 mm frame (vs 162.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm) compared with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S11 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S11 is 87.7 mm wider and 91 mm taller than Galaxy S25 Ultra (165.3 × 253.8 mm vs 77.6 × 162.8 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 469 g (251 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S11 is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 8.2 mm (2.70 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.6 × 162.8 × 8.2 mm, 218 g) than Galaxy Tab S11 (165.3 × 253.8 × 5.5 mm, 469 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 77.6 mm width, 162.8 mm height, and 218 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S11 at 165.3 mm, 253.8 mm, and 469 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S11 is heavier at 469g compared with Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S25 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S11?: Galaxy S25 Ultra is 251g lighter than Galaxy Tab S11 (218g vs 469g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S11 is 251g heavier than Galaxy S25 Ultra (469g vs 218g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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