Apple iPad (3G 64GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Apple iPad 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2013 3:20 AM, updated: 4/1/2020 10:23 AM

Compare Apple iPad 2 X Apple iPad (3G 64GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)

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4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
+64GB (60GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (27GB available)
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+601 grams (21.04 ounces)21% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)52% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(back) 0.7MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
iOS 5.1.1	vs	+iOS 9.0Advantage iOS 9.0 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
6800 mAh	vs	+6930 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

768x1024 pixels

132 PPI

9.7"

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	iPad 2 A1395 (WiFi)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	4/30/2010	3/11/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	601 grams (21.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (60GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	6930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 64GB)	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered