Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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

1/16/2014 11:10 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:47 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad Air X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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16 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+478 grams (16.73 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)79% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+264 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+iOS 12Advantage iOS 12 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 5.1.1
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+8820 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB	vs	+64GB (60GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files

16 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

9.7"

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
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Model	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model names	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	478 grams (16.73 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	iOS 12	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 13597	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB eMMC	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)	Not supported
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
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 (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	33mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	8820 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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
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: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air (4G 16GB)	iPad (3G 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