Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 444 g (277 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M4 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 at 7.2 mm (1.90 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than iPad Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 11 M4 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26 at 167g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26 than iPad Pro 11 M4?

Galaxy S26 is 277g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M4 (167g vs 444g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 11 M4 is 277g heavier than Galaxy S26 (444g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 vs iPad Pro 11 M4

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M4 is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 (177.5 mm vs 71.7 mm), iPad Pro 11 M4 is significantly heavier (444 g vs 167 g), and Galaxy S26 is significantly thicker (7.2 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.8 mm wider and 100.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26, making iPad Pro 11 M4 significan...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 277g heavier than the Galaxy S26 (165.9%).
Width
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.8mm wider than the Galaxy S26.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 100.1mm taller than the Galaxy S26.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 is 1.9mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M4.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (71.7 × 149.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 (167 g) vs iPad Pro 11 M4 (444 g), 277 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M4

iPad Pro 11 M4 (5.3 mm) vs Galaxy S26 (7.2 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26

Galaxy S26 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 11 M4

iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.8 mm wider and 100.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26	iPad Pro 11 M4	Difference
Width	71.7 mm	177.5 mm	+105.8 mm
Height	149.6 mm	249.7 mm	+100.1 mm
Thickness	7.2 mm	5.3 mm	-1.9 mm
Weight	167 g	444 g	+277 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 11 M4 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S26's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Pro 11 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

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

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 11 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S26?

Choose the Galaxy S26 if lighter listed weight (167g vs 444g), narrower 71.7 mm width (vs 177.5 mm), shorter 149.6 mm height (vs 249.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.7 × 149.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.2 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M4.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M4?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M4 if thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7.2 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (444g vs 167g), wider 177.5 mm body (vs 71.7 mm), taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 149.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S26 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Pro 11 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.8 mm wider and 100.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 71.7 × 149.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 is lighter at 167 g versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 444 g (277 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 at 7.2 mm (1.90 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.7 × 149.6 × 7.2 mm, 167 g) than iPad Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 is better for one-handed use with a 71.7 mm width, 149.6 mm height, and 167 g weight versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26 at 167g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26 than iPad Pro 11 M4?: Galaxy S26 is 277g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M4 (167g vs 444g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 11 M4 is 277g heavier than Galaxy S26 (444g vs 167g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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