When placed side by side, the iPhone 15 and iPad 10.9" (10th gen) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 15 stands at 147.6 mm while the iPad 10.9" (10th gen) measures 248.6 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 101.0 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone 15 is 71.6 mm across versus the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 179.5 mm. The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is 107.9 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone 15 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 7.5 mm. The iPhone 15 is 0.3 mm thicker.
The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is heavier at 477 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 15. That is a 306-gram difference (178.9%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits comfortably in most front pockets.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone 15 | iPad 10.9" (10th gen) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 71.6 mm | 179.5 mm | -107.9 mm |
| Height | 147.6 mm | 248.6 mm | -101.0 mm |
| Depth | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm | +0.3 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 477 g | -306.0 mm |