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Apple iPad Air (4G 64GB) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Apple iPad Air (4G 64GB) 15Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto G (XT1031) Compare Apple iPad Air X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad Air (4G 64GB)

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iPad Air (4G 64GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 64GB) vs Moto G (XT1031)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)
+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.49GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)55%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+9.7"116%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+8820 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2070 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
eMMCvs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
478 grams (16.73 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)2 times
Lighter
264 PPIvs+326 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
ModeliPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Other model namesiPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1Motorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/201311/13/2013
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight478 grams (16.73 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 13597feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC
8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)Not supported
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity8820 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air (4G 64GB)Moto G (XT1031)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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