Which tablet is lighter?

Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (118 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.20 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

Galaxy Tab S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Air 13 M3

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 mm vs 165.8 mm), iPad Air 13 M3 is significantly heavier (616 g vs 498 g), and iPad Air 13 M3 is slightly thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.9 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 13 M3 signif...

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Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (616 g), 118 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm) vs iPad Air 13 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Air 13 M3

iPad Air 13 M3 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad Air 13 M3	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	214.9 mm	+49.1 mm
Height	254.3 mm	280.6 mm	+26.3 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	6.1 mm	+0.2 mm
Weight	498 g	616 g	+118 g

Real-World Feel

Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to grip one-handed with a 165.8 mm width and 254.3 mm height, while iPad Air 13 M3 may require more finger stretching (214.9 mm × 280.6 mm).
Galaxy Tab S9 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.9 mm thick, and Galaxy Tab S9 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPad Air 13 M3 (616 g), a 118 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Air 13 M3 takes up more desk and bag space at 214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, while Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Air 13 M3 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Air 13 M3 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Air 13 M3 is wider (214.9 mm vs 165.8 mm, +49.1 mm).
Height: iPad Air 13 M3 is taller (280.6 mm vs 254.3 mm, +26.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Air 13 M3 weighs 616 g and Galaxy Tab S9 weighs 498 g — a difference of 118 g. iPad Air 13 M3 is 23.7% heavier than Galaxy Tab S9.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 13 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and Galaxy Tab S9 is 5.9 mm thick (+0.2 mm). iPad Air 13 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 13 M3 is 49.1 mm wider and 26.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (214.9 × 280.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 616 g (118 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 is thinner at 5.9 mm compared with iPad Air 13 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.20 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: Galaxy Tab S9 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 g) than iPad Air 13 M3 (214.9 × 280.6 × 6.1 mm, 616 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: Galaxy Tab S9 is better for one-handed use with a 165.8 mm width, 254.3 mm height, and 498 g weight versus iPad Air 13 M3 at 214.9 mm, 280.6 mm, and 616 g.

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