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Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) vs Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Asus Zenfone 6 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 6 (2014) X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) 16Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
6"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) vs Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)} 12 Advantages Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (117GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)62%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+264 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+9.7"62%
Larger screen
vs6"
+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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3230 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+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 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
437 grams (15.3 ounces)vs+196 grams (6.86 ounces)123%
Lighter
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6Asus Zenfone 6 A601CG, Asus Zenfone 6 2014
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAppleAsus
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20144/1/2014
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)84.3 x 166.9 millimeters (3.32 x 6.57 in)
Weight437 grams (15.3 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)720x1280 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

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiPadOS 13Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Intel Atom Z2560 (32nm)
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Atom Hyper-Threading (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)PowerVR SGX544 MP2 533Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered42/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh3230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered398 hours (16.6 days)

➕ Other features

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Champagne Gold
• ASUS ZenUI
• ASUS SonicMaster sound
• Screen brightness of 400 nits
• Glove Touchscreen support
• Dual receiving antennas
• 5GB free ASUS cloud
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)Asus Zenfone 6 2014 (A601CG 16GB)
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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