Which tablet is lighter?

iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 444 g (273 g difference).

Which tablet is thinner?

iPad Pro 11 M4 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (2.50 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 Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 Pro 11 M4 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.

Which device is heavier?

iPad Pro 11 M4 is heavier at 444g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.

How much heavier is iPad Pro 11 M4 than iPhone 15?

iPad Pro 11 M4 is 273g heavier than iPhone 15 (444g vs 171g).

Is the weight difference noticeable?

Yes — iPad Pro 11 M4 is 273g heavier than iPhone 15 (444g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

Device Size Comparison

iPad Pro 11 M4 vs iPhone 15

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Comparison Summary

iPad Pro 11 M4 is significantly wider than iPhone 15 (177.5 mm vs 71.6 mm), iPad Pro 11 M4 is significantly heavier (444 g vs 171 g), and iPhone 15 is significantly thicker (7.8 mm vs 5.3 mm). iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.9 mm wider and 102.1 mm taller than iPhone 15, making iPad Pro 11 M4 significantly...

Key Differences

Weight
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 273g heavier than the iPhone 15 (159.6%).
Width
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.9mm wider than the iPhone 15.
Height
The iPad Pro 11 M4 is 102.1mm taller than the iPhone 15.
Thickness
The iPhone 15 is 2.5mm thicker than the iPad Pro 11 M4.

Winner Cards

Smaller body

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (71.6 × 147.6 mm) vs iPad Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 (171 g) vs iPad Pro 11 M4 (444 g), 273 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPad Pro 11 M4

iPad Pro 11 M4 (5.3 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 Pro 11 M4

iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.9 mm wider and 102.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).

Dimension Comparison Table

Dimension	iPad Pro 11 M4	iPhone 15	Difference
Width	177.5 mm	71.6 mm	-105.9 mm
Height	249.7 mm	147.6 mm	-102.1 mm
Thickness	5.3 mm	7.8 mm	+2.5 mm
Weight	444 g	171 g	-273 g

Real-world Usage

Pocket Carry

The iPhone 15 is the better pocket fit on paper; the iPad Pro 11 M4 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 Pro 11 M4 asks for a wider grip across the display.

Daily Comfort

Listed weight and bulk move together here: the iPad Pro 11 M4 is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.

Travel & Bag Carry

The iPad Pro 11 M4 uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 15 leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the iPad Pro 11 M4 adds more listed mass to a packed carry.

Buying Recommendation

Who should choose the iPad Pro 11 M4?

Choose the iPad Pro 11 M4 if thinner 5.3 mm profile (vs 7.8 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has higher listed weight (444g vs 171g), wider 177.5 mm body (vs 71.6 mm), taller 249.7 mm frame (vs 147.6 mm), and larger overall footprint (177.5 × 249.7 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 444g), narrower 71.6 mm width (vs 177.5 mm), shorter 147.6 mm height (vs 249.7 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.6 × 147.6 mm vs 177.5 × 249.7 mm) matter most to you, even though it also has thicker 7.8 mm edge (vs 5.3 mm) compared with the iPad Pro 11 M4.

Overall recommendation

Overall, the iPhone 15 is the more compact pick on listed size, and the iPad Pro 11 M4 is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.

FAQ

Which tablet is bigger?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is 105.9 mm wider and 102.1 mm taller than iPhone 15 (177.5 × 249.7 mm vs 71.6 × 147.6 mm).
Which tablet is lighter?: iPhone 15 is lighter at 171 g versus iPad Pro 11 M4 at 444 g (273 g difference).
Which tablet is thinner?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is thinner at 5.3 mm compared with iPhone 15 at 7.8 mm (2.50 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 Pro 11 M4 (177.5 × 249.7 × 5.3 mm, 444 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 Pro 11 M4 at 177.5 mm, 249.7 mm, and 444 g.
Which device is heavier?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is heavier at 444g compared with iPhone 15 at 171g.
How much heavier is iPad Pro 11 M4 than iPhone 15?: iPad Pro 11 M4 is 273g heavier than iPhone 15 (444g vs 171g).
Is the weight difference noticeable?: Yes — iPad Pro 11 M4 is 273g heavier than iPhone 15 (444g vs 171g), which many people notice during extended browsing, gaming, or travel.

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