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Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) vs Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Xoom X Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) 04Points
Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X
Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)

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iPad 2 (3G 16GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) vs Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
+613 grams (21.46 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs735 grams (25.73 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)47%
Thinner		vs12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+6930 mAh113%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3250 mAh
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
768x1024 pixelsvs+800x1280 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+149 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"vs+10.1"4%
Larger screen
(back) 0.7MPvs+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
ModeliPad 2 (3G 16GB)Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)Tablet Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G MZ602 CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date3/11/201110/1/2011, Announced: 5/1/2011
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight613 grams (21.46 ounces)735 grams (25.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size9.7" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
System versioniOS 4.0Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Firmware updateiOS 9.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh3250 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours9 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service		• Colors: Black
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• QuickOffice
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 2 (3G 16GB)Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.19W/kg (body)feature not registered
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