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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Motorola Moto E (2015) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) 22Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)} 22 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (117GB available)22 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)102%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+264 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+9.7"116%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2390 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
444 grams (15.54 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)2 times
Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
ModeliPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6Motorola Moto E Colors, Motorola Moto E2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20142/25/2015
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)
Weight444 grams (15.54 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateiPadOS 13Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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