Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus 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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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
64GB (54GB available) |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Model | iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6 | Motorola Moto G4 XT1644, Moto G Plus 4th generation |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Apple | Motorola |
Release date | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 | 5/17/2016 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in) |
Weight | 437 grams (15.3 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.2% (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 | 401 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 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm) |
CPU | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29753 | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | Not supported | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | feature not registered | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (USA) |
Primary 3G network | Not supported | USA version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 USA version: LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) India version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
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 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 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 | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.3µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
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) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
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 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
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 • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad Air 2 (WiFi 64GB) | Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 64GB) | |
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 |