Which tablet is lighter?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (288 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 5.5 mm (0.20 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 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 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 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.

Which device is heavier?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPad Pro 11 M5?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 288g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (732g vs 444g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 288g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (732g vs 444g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPad Pro 11 M5

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly wider than iPad Pro 11 M5 (208.6 mm vs 177.5 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 444 g), and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is slightly thicker (5.5 mm vs 5.3 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 31.1 mm wider and 76.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5, making...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 288g heavier than the iPad Pro 11 M5 (64.9%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 76.7mm taller than the iPad Pro 11 M5.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 31.1mm wider than the iPad Pro 11 M5.
Thickness
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 0.2mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M5.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (177.5 × 249.7 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (444 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 288 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 (5.3 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 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 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 31.1 mm wider and 76.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPad Pro 11 M5	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	177.5 mm	-31.1 mm
Height	326.4 mm	249.7 mm	-76.7 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	5.3 mm	-0.2 mm
Weight	732 g	444 g	-288 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M5's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPad Pro 11 M5 has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.

One-Hand Use

The iPad Pro 11 M5's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPad Pro 11 M5 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra?

Choose the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (732g vs 444g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 177.5 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 249.7 mm), thicker 5.5 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M5?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M5 if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (444g vs 732g), narrower 177.5 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 249.7 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 5.5 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPad Pro 11 M5 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 31.1 mm wider and 76.7 mm taller than iPad Pro 11 M5 (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is lighter at 444 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (288 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M5 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 5.5 mm (0.20 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 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 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 Ultra at 208.6 mm, 326.4 mm, and 732 g.
Which device is heavier?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is heavier at 732g compared with iPad Pro 11 M5 at 444g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPad Pro 11 M5?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 288g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (732g vs 444g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 288g heavier than iPad Pro 11 M5 (732g vs 444g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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