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Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) 04Points
Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
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 2 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X
Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad 2 (3G 64GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
+64GB (59GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (10GB available)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vsNot supported
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(Not supported)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)120%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
613 grams (21.46 ounces)vs+437 grams (15.3 ounces)40%
Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)44%
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) 8MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front 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+iPadOS 13Advantage
iPadOS 13 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
6930 mAhvs+7340 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
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
16 Common items in both devices
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
9.7"
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesiPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/11/201110/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 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)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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 10-points
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 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 4.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Triple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP2PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29753

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)0.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution960x720 pixels3264x2448 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 registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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 registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6930 mAh7340 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 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
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, Gold
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 2 (3G 64GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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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