Skip to content

Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air vs Xiaomi Mi A2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB) 07Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
24Points Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB) Compare Apple iPad Air X
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPad Air (WiFi 128GB) vs Mi A2 (64GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
+128GB (117GB available)129%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+9.7"62%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+8820 mAh194%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMCvs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
469 grams (16.42 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)183%
Lighter
7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3%
Thinner
264 PPIvs+403 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 20MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
ModeliPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Other model namesiPad Air A1474 (WiFi), iPad 5 Air, iPad Air 1Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandAppleXiaomi
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/20137/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight469 grams (16.42 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateiOS 12Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 13597AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8)
Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)
eMMC
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered600/150 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0Âľm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length33mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity8820 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic 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, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Android One
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad Air (WiFi 128GB)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.