Which tablet is lighter?

Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (81 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 5.9 mm (0.80 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 vs iPad Pro 13 M5

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly wider than Galaxy Tab S9 (215.5 mm vs 165.8 mm), iPad Pro 13 M5 is significantly heavier (579 g vs 498 g), and Galaxy Tab S9 is noticeably thicker (5.9 mm vs 5.1 mm). iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Pro 13 M5 signi...

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Smaller body

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (165.8 × 254.3 mm) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 mm).

Lighter weight

Galaxy Tab S9

Galaxy Tab S9 (498 g) vs iPad Pro 13 M5 (579 g), 81 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 (5.1 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 (5.9 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 Pro 13 M5

iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9	iPad Pro 13 M5	Difference
Width	165.8 mm	215.5 mm	+49.7 mm
Height	254.3 mm	281.6 mm	+27.3 mm
Thickness	5.9 mm	5.1 mm	-0.8 mm
Weight	498 g	579 g	+81 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 13 M5 may require more finger stretching (215.5 mm × 281.6 mm).
iPad Pro 13 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.1 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 Pro 13 M5 (579 g), a 81 g difference that adds up over time.
iPad Pro 13 M5 takes up more desk and bag space at 215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, while Galaxy Tab S9 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9, making iPad Pro 13 M5 significantly larger overall.
Width: iPad Pro 13 M5 is wider (215.5 mm vs 165.8 mm, +49.7 mm).
Height: iPad Pro 13 M5 is taller (281.6 mm vs 254.3 mm, +27.3 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPad Pro 13 M5 weighs 579 g and Galaxy Tab S9 weighs 498 g — a difference of 81 g. iPad Pro 13 M5 is 16.3% heavier than Galaxy Tab S9.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 is 5.9 mm thick and iPad Pro 13 M5 is 5.1 mm thick (+0.8 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is 49.7 mm wider and 27.3 mm taller than Galaxy Tab S9 (215.5 × 281.6 mm vs 165.8 × 254.3 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: Galaxy Tab S9 is lighter at 498 g versus iPad Pro 13 M5 at 579 g (81 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 13 M5 is thinner at 5.1 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 at 5.9 mm (0.80 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 Pro 13 M5 (215.5 × 281.6 × 5.1 mm, 579 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 13 M5 at 215.5 mm, 281.6 mm, and 579 g.

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