When placed side by side, the iPhone 17 and iPad 10.9" (10th gen) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone 17 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 17 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 17 comes in at 7.8 mm compared to the iPad 10.9" (10th gen)'s 7.5 mm. The iPhone 17 is 0.3 mm thicker.
The iPad 10.9" (10th gen) is heavier at 477 grams versus 171 grams for the iPhone 17. 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 17 | 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 |