Google Pixel 3 (128GB) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 3 vs Apple iPad 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2915
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
11560
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Google Pixel 3 (128GB)
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30 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
| 4G TD-LTE / 4G LTE |
| Capacitive |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Model | Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 3 G013A, HTC Blueline | iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Apple | |
| Release date | 10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018 | 11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68.2 x 145.6 millimeters (2.69 x 5.73 in) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) |
| Weight | 148 grams (5.18 ounces) | 662 grams (23.17 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 439 PPI | 264 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 6.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | iOS 10 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 32bit: Apple A6X (32nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 285044 (v7) Geekbench: 8337 (v4.4) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (58GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 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 | 1024/75 Mbps | 100/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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 | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2915 mAh | 11560 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 64GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink | • Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel 3 (128GB) | iPad 4 (4G 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 |