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Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) 00Point
Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
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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20Points Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X
Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)

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iPad 2 (3G 32GB)} 0 Advantage Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) vs iPad Air (4G 128GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 128GB)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)vs+128GB (117GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
613 grams (21.46 ounces)vs+478 grams (16.73 ounces)28%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)17%
Thinner
768x1024 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
132 PPIvs+264 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.7MPvs+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
iOS 9.0vs+iOS 12Advantage
iOS 12 is newer and safer
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
6930 mAhvs+8820 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
18 Common items in both devices
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
9.7"
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
ModeliPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/11/201111/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight613 grams (21.46 ounces)478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1024 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)132 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 7.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)128GB (117GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service		• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 2 (3G 32GB)iPad Air (4G 128GB)
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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