Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs Motorola One Macro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2019 8:07 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:47 AM

Compare Motorola One Macro X Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) Compare Apple iPad Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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9 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
+128GB (117GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels187% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+9.7"56% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+8820 mAh121% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
478 grams (16.73 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)157% Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+271 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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Model	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	One Macro (XT2016-2)
Other model names	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1	Lenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013	10/12/2019
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	478 grams (16.73 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 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 (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 12	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 13597	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (117GB available) eMMC	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	33mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	8820 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired 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 (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	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 • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air (4G 128GB)	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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