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Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Atrix vs Apple iPad 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 2 X Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) 14Points
4"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) Compare Motorola Atrix X
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)

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Atrix 4G (MB860)} 14 Advantages Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) vs iPad 2 (3G 64GB)} 7 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)4 times
Lighter
vs613 grams (21.46 ounces)
+275 PPI108%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (59GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+768x1024 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+9.7"143%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1930 mAhvs+6930 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
16 million
Only digital zoom
(front) 0.3MP
14.4 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
ModelAtrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Other model namesAT&T Motorola Atrix 4G MB860, Motorola OlympusiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date2/1/20113/11/2011
Depth10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 117.75 millimeters (2.5 x 4.64 in)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)613 grams (21.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoiOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadiOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForcePowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)64GB (59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BH6X
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1930 mAh6930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours9 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
• Dock connector
• Speech recognition
• Google Maps Navigation
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Video recording at 1080p via Android 2.3 update
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (body)
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