Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (336 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 13 mini at 7.65 mm (0.65 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 13 mini is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm, 141 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 13 mini is better for one-handed use with a 64.2 mm width, 131.5 mm height, and 141 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPhone 13 mini at 141g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 13 mini?

iPad 11th generation is 336g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (477g vs 141g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 336g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (477g vs 141g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPhone 13 mini

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than iPhone 13 mini (179.5 mm vs 64.2 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 141 g), and iPhone 13 mini is noticeably thicker (7.65 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 115.3 mm wider and 117.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini, making...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 336g heavier than the iPhone 13 mini (238.3%).
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 117.1mm taller than the iPhone 13 mini.
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 115.3mm wider than the iPhone 13 mini.
Thickness
The iPhone 13 mini is 0.7mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (64.2 × 131.5 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini (141 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 336 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs iPhone 13 mini (7.65 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 mini has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 115.3 mm wider and 117.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPhone 13 mini	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	64.2 mm	-115.3 mm
Height	248.6 mm	131.5 mm	-117.1 mm
Thickness	7 mm	7.65 mm	+0.65 mm
Weight	477 g	141 g	-336 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 13 mini is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad 11th generation may feel tighter when stored vertically in shallow pockets.

One-Hand Use

The iPhone 13 mini's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the iPad 11th generation covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad 11th generation is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad 11th generation uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 13 mini leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad 11th generation adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad 11th generation?

Choose the iPad 11th generation if thinner 7 mm profile (vs 7.65 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 141g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 64.2 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 131.5 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm) compared with the iPhone 13 mini.

Who should choose the iPhone 13 mini?

Choose the iPhone 13 mini if lighter listed weight (141g vs 477g), narrower 64.2 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 131.5 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (64.2 × 131.5 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.65 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 13 mini is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad 11th generation is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad 11th generation is 115.3 mm wider and 117.1 mm taller than iPhone 13 mini (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 64.2 × 131.5 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 13 mini is lighter at 141 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (336 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 13 mini at 7.65 mm (0.65 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 13 mini is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (64.2 × 131.5 × 7.65 mm, 141 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 13 mini is better for one-handed use with a 64.2 mm width, 131.5 mm height, and 141 g weight versus iPad 11th generation at 179.5 mm, 248.6 mm, and 477 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad 11th generation is heavier at 477g compared with iPhone 13 mini at 141g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 13 mini?: iPad 11th generation is 336g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (477g vs 141g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 336g heavier than iPhone 13 mini (477g vs 141g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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