Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (289 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (1.70 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.

How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPhone 15?

iPad Air 11 M3 is 289g heavier than iPhone 15 (460g vs 171g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 289g heavier than iPhone 15 (460g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Air 11 M3 vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (178.5 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPad Air 11 M3 is significantly heavier (460 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 15 is significantly thicker (7.8 mm vs 6.1 mm). iPad Air 11 M3 is 106.9 mm wider and 100 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPad Air 11 M3 significantly l...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 289g heavier than the iPhone 15 (169%).
Width
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 106.9mm wider than the iPhone 15.
Height
The iPad Air 11 M3 is 100mm taller than the iPhone 15.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 is 1.7mm thicker than the iPad Air 11 M3.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs iPad Air 11 M3 (460 g), 289 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 (6.1 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 Air 11 M3

iPad Air 11 M3 is 106.9 mm wider and 100 mm taller than iPhone 15 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad Air 11 M3	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	178.5 mm	71.6 mm	-106.9 mm
Height	247.6 mm	147.6 mm	-100 mm
Thickness	6.1 mm	7.8 mm	+1.7 mm
Weight	460 g	171 g	-289 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Air 11 M3 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 Air 11 M3 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Air 11 M3 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Air 11 M3 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 15 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Air 11 M3 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad Air 11 M3?

Choose the iPad Air 11 M3 if thinner 6.1 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (460g vs 171g), wider 178.5 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 247.6 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (178.5 × 247.6 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 460g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 178.5 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 247.6 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 178.5 × 247.6 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 6.1 mm) compared with the iPad Air 11 M3.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Air 11 M3 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 106.9 mm wider and 100 mm taller than iPhone 15 (178.5 × 247.6 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad Air 11 M3 at 460 g (289 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Air 11 M3 is thinner at 6.1 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (1.70 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 Air 11 M3 (178.5 × 247.6 × 6.1 mm, 460 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 Air 11 M3 at 178.5 mm, 247.6 mm, and 460 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Air 11 M3 is heavier at 460g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.
How much heavier is iPad Air 11 M3 than iPhone 15?: iPad Air 11 M3 is 289g heavier than iPhone 15 (460g vs 171g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Air 11 M3 is 289g heavier than iPhone 15 (460g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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