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Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) vs Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs Apple Watch 3 Nike+ devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 3 Nike+ X Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) 16Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G) Compare Apple iPad Air X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

352
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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iPad Air (4G 128GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) vs Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)} 11 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR4
+128GB (117GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)52%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1536x2048 pixels25 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+9.7"5 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+2300000 apps (App Store)64%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+8820 mAh24 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs352 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 proprietary connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
478 grams (16.73 ounces)vs+35 grams (1.23 ounces)13 times
Lighter
Aluminum body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
264 PPIvs+303 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
+4 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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📱 Model features

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
ModeliPad Air (4G 128GB)Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Other model namesiPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) 16GB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/20139/22/2017
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight478 grams (16.73 ounces)35 grams (1.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size9.7" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
System versioniOS 7.0WatchOS 4.0
Firmware updateiOS 12WatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 13597feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1892 model (China):
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)LTE Cat4
A1891 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1861 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1892 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity8820 mAh352 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy10 hours18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD
• Colors: Silver, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air (4G 128GB)Apple Watch 3 Nike+ (42mm 4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head), 0.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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