Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 2 vs Apple iPad 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2013 3:20 AM, updated: 4/1/2020 9:23 AM

Compare Apple iPad 3 X Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	vs	14 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
+601 grams (21.04 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
768x1024 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+264 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.7MP	vs	+(back) 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
6930 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core

32GB (27GB available)

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

9.7"

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	iPad 2 A1395 (WiFi)	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	3/11/2011	3/16/2012
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	601 grams (21.04 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	iOS 5.1.0
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP2	PowerVR SGX543MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	0.7 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	960x720 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6930 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 2 (WiFi 32GB)	iPad 3 (4G 32GB)
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