Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (545 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.75 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 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 iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.

How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPhone 15 Pro?

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 545g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (732g vs 187g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 545g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (732g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro

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Comparison Summary

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly wider than iPhone 15 Pro (208.6 mm vs 70.6 mm), Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is significantly heavier (732 g vs 187 g), and iPhone 15 Pro is significantly thicker (8.25 mm vs 5.5 mm). Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 138 mm wider and 179.8 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro, making Ga...

Key Differences

Weight
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 545g heavier than the iPhone 15 Pro (291.4%).
Height
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 179.8mm taller than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Width
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 138mm wider than the iPhone 15 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 Pro is 2.8mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (70.6 × 146.6 mm) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro (187 g) vs Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (732 g), 545 g lighter.

Thinner design

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (5.5 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm).

Larger overall size

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 138 mm wider and 179.8 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra	iPhone 15 Pro	Difference
Width	208.6 mm	70.6 mm	-138 mm
Height	326.4 mm	146.6 mm	-179.8 mm
Thickness	5.5 mm	8.25 mm	+2.75 mm
Weight	732 g	187 g	-545 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 Pro is the better pocket fit on paper; the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 15 Pro'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 iPhone 15 Pro 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 thinner 5.5 mm profile (vs 8.25 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (732g vs 187g), wider 208.6 mm body (vs 70.6 mm), taller 326.4 mm frame (vs 146.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 15 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 15 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 15 Pro if lighter listed weight (187g vs 732g), narrower 70.6 mm width (vs 208.6 mm), shorter 146.6 mm height (vs 326.4 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (70.6 × 146.6 mm vs 208.6 × 326.4 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.25 mm edge (vs 5.5 mm) compared with the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro 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 138 mm wider and 179.8 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro (208.6 × 326.4 mm vs 70.6 × 146.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187 g versus Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at 732 g (545 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is thinner at 5.5 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro at 8.25 mm (2.75 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (70.6 × 146.6 × 8.25 mm, 187 g) than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra (208.6 × 326.4 × 5.5 mm, 732 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 70.6 mm width, 146.6 mm height, and 187 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 iPhone 15 Pro at 187g.
How much heavier is Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra than iPhone 15 Pro?: Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 545g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (732g vs 187g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 545g heavier than iPhone 15 Pro (732g vs 187g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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