Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) vs LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs LG Nexus 5X devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12.4
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
2GB LPDDR3 |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Apple | LG |
Release date | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 | 10/20/2015 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) |
CPU | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29753 | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) | 32GB (25GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | feature not registered | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Not supported | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | Not supported | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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 Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 12.4 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4056x3046 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 420 hours (17.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 32GB) | |
Call control | Not supported | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | feature not registered | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD | • Colors: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB) | LG Nexus 5X (H790 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 |