Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (272 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPad Air 11 M3 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 460 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Air 11 M3

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly wider than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.6 mm vs 178.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 460 g), and iPad Air 11 M3 is noticeably thicker (6.1 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making Ga...

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 272 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 mm).

Pocketability

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPad Air 11 M3	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	178.5 mm	-30.1 mm
Height	326.4 mm	247.6 mm	-78.8 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	6.1 mm	+0.6 mm
Weight	732 g	460 g	-272 g

Real-World Feel

iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to grip one-handed with a 178.5 mm width and 247.6 mm height, while Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may require more finger stretching (208.6 mm × 326.4 mm).
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra slides into pockets more comfortably at 5.5 mm thick, and iPad Air 11 M3 has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), a 272 g difference that adds up over time.
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra takes up more desk and bag space at 208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, while iPad Air 11 M3 leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3, making Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra significantly larger overall.
Width: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is wider (208.6 mm vs 178.5 mm, +30.1 mm).
Height: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is taller (326.4 mm vs 247.6 mm, +78.8 mm).

Weight Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra weighs 732 g and iPad Air 11 M3 weighs 460 g — a difference of 272 g. Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 59.1% heavier than iPad Air 11 M3.

Thickness Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 is 6.1 mm thick and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 5.5 mm thick (+0.6 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 30.1 mm wider and 78.8 mm taller than iPad Air 11 M3 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Air 11 M3 is lighter at 460 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (272 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPad Air 11 M3 at 6.1 mm (0.60 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPad Air 11 M3 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPad Air 11 M3 is better for one-handed use with a 178.5 mm width, 247.6 mm height, and 460 g weight versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

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