Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (54 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 5.9 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 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 Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (177.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 is significantly heavier (498 g vs 444 g), and Galaxy Tab S9 is noticeably thicker (5.9 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M5 is 11.7 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Pro 11 M5 signifi...

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Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), 54 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 11.7 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	177.5 mm	+11.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	249.7 mm	-4.6 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	5.3 mm	-0.6 mm
Weight	498 g	444 g	-54 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 Pro 11 M5 may require more finger stretching (177.5 mm × 249.7 mm).
iPad Pro 11 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.3 mm thick, and Galaxy Tab S9 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g), a 54 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Pro 11 M5 takes up more desk and bag space at 177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, while Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 11.7 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Pro 11 M5 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Pro 11 M5 is wider (177.5 mm vs 165.8 mm, +11.7 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S9 is taller (254.3 mm vs 249.7 mm, +4.6 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 weighs 498 g and iPad Pro 11 M5 weighs 444 g — a difference of 54 g. Galaxy Tab S9 is 12.2% heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 is 5.9 mm thick and iPad Pro 11 M5 is 5.3 mm thick (+0.6 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is 11.7 mm wider and 4.6 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 at 498 g (54 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 5.9 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 × 5.9 mm, 498 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 Pro 11 M5 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

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