Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (306 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (0.80 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 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 15 at 171g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 15?

iPad 11th generation is 306g heavier than iPhone 15 (477g vs 171g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 306g heavier than iPhone 15 (477g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (179.5 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 15 is noticeably thicker (7.8 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 107.9 mm wider and 101 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPad 11th generat...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 306g heavier than the iPhone 15 (178.9%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 107.9mm wider than the iPhone 15.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 101mm taller than the iPhone 15.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 is 0.8mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 306 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs iPhone 15 (7.8 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 107.9 mm wider and 101 mm taller than iPhone 15 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	71.6 mm	-107.9 mm
Height	248.6 mm	147.6 mm	-101 mm
Thickness	7 mm	7.8 mm	+0.8 mm
Weight	477 g	171 g	-306 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 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 15's narrower face may suit one-handed scrolling, while the iPad 11th generation asks for a wider grip across the display.

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 15 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 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 171g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm) compared with the iPhone 15.

Who should choose the iPhone 15?

Choose the iPhone 15 if lighter listed weight (171g vs 477g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 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 107.9 mm wider and 101 mm taller than iPhone 15 (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (306 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (0.80 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.6 × 147.6 × 7.8 mm, 171 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 is better for one-handed use with a 71.6 mm width, 147.6 mm height, and 171 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 15 at 171g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 15?: iPad 11th generation is 306g heavier than iPhone 15 (477g vs 171g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 306g heavier than iPhone 15 (477g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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