ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Nubia M2 vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3630
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Triple-core
7340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Model | Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) |
Other model names | ZTE nubia M2 NX551J, ZTE NX551J | iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6 |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Apple |
Release date | 5/1/2017 | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 |
Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 444 grams (15.54 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | iOS 8.0 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iPadOS 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 29753 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) | 64GB (54GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP monochrome | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 only main camera | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3630 mAh | 7340 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Black/gold, White/champagne gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • nubia UI 4.0 • Fast battery charging | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Nubia M2 (128GB) | iPad Air 2 (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 |