Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (271 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (1.75 mm difference).

Which tablet is easier to carry?

iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).

Which tablet is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 17 Pro at 206g.

How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 17 Pro?

iPad 11th generation is 271g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (477g vs 206g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad 11th generation is 271g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (477g vs 206g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad 11th generation vs iPhone 17 Pro

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Comparison Summary

iPad 11th generation is significantly wider than iPhone 17 Pro (179.5 mm vs 71.9 mm), iPad 11th generation is significantly heavier (477 g vs 206 g), and iPhone 17 Pro is significantly thicker (8.75 mm vs 7 mm). iPad 11th generation is 107.6 mm wider and 98.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro, making...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad 11th generation is 271g heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro (131.6%).
Width
The iPad 11th generation is 107.6mm wider than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Height
The iPad 11th generation is 98.6mm taller than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Thickness
The iPhone 17 Pro is 1.8mm thicker than the iPad 11th generation.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (71.9 × 150 mm) vs iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro (206 g) vs iPad 11th generation (477 g), 271 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation (7 mm) vs iPhone 17 Pro (8.75 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm).

Larger overall size

iPad 11th generation

iPad 11th generation is 107.6 mm wider and 98.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad 11th generation	iPhone 17 Pro	Difference
Width	179.5 mm	71.9 mm	-107.6 mm
Height	248.6 mm	150 mm	-98.6 mm
Thickness	7 mm	8.75 mm	+1.75 mm
Weight	477 g	206 g	-271 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 17 Pro 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 17 Pro'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 17 Pro 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 8.75 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (477g vs 206g), wider 179.5 mm body (vs 71.9 mm), taller 248.6 mm frame (vs 150 mm), and larger overall footprint (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm) compared with the iPhone 17 Pro.

Who should choose the iPhone 17 Pro?

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if lighter listed weight (206g vs 477g), narrower 71.9 mm width (vs 179.5 mm), shorter 150 mm height (vs 248.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.9 × 150 mm vs 179.5 × 248.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 8.75 mm edge (vs 7 mm) compared with the iPad 11th generation.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 17 Pro 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 107.6 mm wider and 98.6 mm taller than iPhone 17 Pro (179.5 × 248.6 mm vs 71.9 × 150 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 17 Pro is lighter at 206 g versus iPad 11th generation at 477 g (271 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad 11th generation is thinner at 7 mm compared with iPhone 17 Pro at 8.75 mm (1.75 mm difference).
Which tablet is easier to carry?: iPhone 17 Pro is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (71.9 × 150 × 8.75 mm, 206 g) than iPad 11th generation (179.5 × 248.6 × 7 mm, 477 g).
Which tablet is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 17 Pro is better for one-handed use with a 71.9 mm width, 150 mm height, and 206 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 17 Pro at 206g.
How much heavier is iPad 11th generation than iPhone 17 Pro?: iPad 11th generation is 271g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (477g vs 206g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad 11th generation is 271g heavier than iPhone 17 Pro (477g vs 206g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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