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Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad X Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) 16Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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01Point Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)

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iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)} 16 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs iPad (3G 64GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+662 grams (23.17 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)43%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1024 pixels
+264 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+iOS 9.0Advantage
iOS 9.0 is newer and safer
vsiOS 5.1.1
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+11560 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (60GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
9.7"
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
ModeliPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA)iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/16/20124/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight662 grams (23.17 ounces)730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
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)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels768x1024 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 5.1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (60GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
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 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh6800 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 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Silver
• iCloud

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)iPad (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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