Which phone is lighter?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (230 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.60 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 iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 iPad Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.

How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad Pro 11 M5?

Galaxy S26 Ultra is 230g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (214g vs 444g), not heavier.

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 230g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (444g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy S26 Ultra (177.5 mm vs 78.1 mm), iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly heavier (444 g vs 214 g), and Galaxy S26 Ultra is significantly thicker (7.9 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 99.4 mm wider and 86.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra, making iPad Pro...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 230g heavier than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (107.5%).
Width
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 99.4mm wider than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M5 is 86.1mm taller than the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 2.6mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g), 230 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 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

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 99.4 mm wider and 86.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy S26 Ultra	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	78.1 mm	177.5 mm	+99.4 mm
Height	163.6 mm	249.7 mm	+86.1 mm
Thickness	7.9 mm	5.3 mm	-2.6 mm
Weight	214 g	444 g	+230 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 11 M5 may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad Pro 11 M5 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 11 M5 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M5 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the Galaxy S26 Ultra leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 11 M5 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 444g), narrower 78.1 mm width (vs 177.5 mm), shorter 163.6 mm height (vs 249.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.9 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M5 if thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7.9 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (444g vs 214g), wider 177.5 mm body (vs 78.1 mm), taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 163.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (177.5 × 249.7 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 iPad Pro 11 M5 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 99.4 mm wider and 86.1 mm taller than Galaxy S26 Ultra (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is lighter at 214 g versus iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444 g (230 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 7.9 mm (2.60 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 iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 iPad Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is heavier at 444g compared with Galaxy S26 Ultra at 214g.
How much heavier is Galaxy S26 Ultra than iPad Pro 11 M5?: Galaxy S26 Ultra is 230g lighter than iPad Pro 11 M5 (214g vs 444g), not heavier.
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 11 M5 is 230g heavier than Galaxy S26 Ultra (444g vs 214g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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