Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (367 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.20 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9+ is heavier at 581g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S9+?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 367g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9+ (214g vs 581g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9+ is 367g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (581g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Galaxy Tab S9+

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 Ultra (185.4 mm vs 78.1 mm), Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly heavier (581 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly thicker (7.9 mm vs 5.7 mm). Galaxy Tab S9+ is 107.3 mm wider and 121.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, making Galaxy...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 367g heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (171.5%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 121.8mm taller than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is 107.3mm wider than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 2.2mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9+.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (581 g), 367 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ (5.7 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 107.3 mm wider and 121.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	Galaxy Tab S9+	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	185.4 mm	+107.3 mm
Height	163.6 mm	285.4 mm	+121.8 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	5.7 mm	-2.2 mm
Weight	214 g	581 g	+367 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9+ may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9+ covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9+ is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9+ uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9+ adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if lighter listed weight (214g vs 581g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 185.4 mm), shorter 163.6 mm height (vs 285.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 185.4 × 285.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.9 mm edge (vs 5.7 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9+.

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9+?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9+ if thinner 5.7 mm profile (vs 7.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (581g vs 214g), wider 185.4 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 285.4 mm frame (vs 163.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm) compared with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9+ is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 107.3 mm wider and 121.8 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (367 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is thinner at 5.7 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.20 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (78.1 × 163.6 × 7.9 mm, 214 g) than Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for one-handed use with a 78.1 mm width, 163.6 mm height, and 214 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is heavier at 581g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than Galaxy Tab S9+?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 367g lighter than Galaxy Tab S9+ (214g vs 581g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9+ is 367g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (581g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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