Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (137 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9+ at 5.7 mm (0.40 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+ (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9+ vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (185.4 mm vs 177.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9+ is significantly heavier (581 g vs 444 g), and Galaxy Tab S9+ is noticeably thicker (5.7 mm vs 5.3 mm). Galaxy Tab S9+ is 7.9 mm wider and 35.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making Galaxy Tab S9+ sig...

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Smaller body

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (185.4 × 285.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (581 g), 137 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9+ (5.7 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

Galaxy Tab S9+

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 7.9 mm wider and 35.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9+	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	185.4 mm	177.5 mm	-7.9 mm
Height	285.4 mm	249.7 mm	-35.7 mm
Thickness	5.7 mm	5.3 mm	-0.4 mm
Weight	581 g	444 g	-137 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Pro 11 M5 is easier to grip one-handed with a 177.5 mm width and 249.7 mm height, while Galaxy Tab S9+ may require more finger stretching (185.4 mm × 285.4 mm).
iPad Pro 11 M5 slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.3 mm thick, and iPad Pro 11 M5 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+ (581 g), a 137 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy Tab S9+ takes up more desk and bag space at 185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, while iPad Pro 11 M5 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 7.9 mm wider and 35.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making Galaxy Tab S9+ significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy Tab S9+ is wider (185.4 mm vs 177.5 mm, +7.9 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S9+ is taller (285.4 mm vs 249.7 mm, +35.7 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9+ weighs 581 g and iPad Pro 11 M5 weighs 444 g — a difference of 137 g. Galaxy Tab S9+ is 30.9% heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5.

Thickness Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9+ is 5.7 mm thick and iPad Pro 11 M5 is 5.3 mm thick (+0.4 mm). Galaxy Tab S9+ is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9+ is 7.9 mm wider and 35.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (185.4 × 285.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 581 g (137 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9+ at 5.7 mm (0.40 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+ (185.4 × 285.4 × 5.7 mm, 581 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is better for one-handed use with a 177.5 mm width, 249.7 mm height, and 444 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9+ at 185.4 mm, 285.4 mm, and 581 g.

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