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Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad 4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 4 X Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB) 01Point
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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30 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
1536x2048 pixels
264 PPI
9.7"
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
ModeliPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesiPad 3 A1416 (Wi-Fi)iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/16/201211/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 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)
Weight652 grams (22.82 ounces)662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (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)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0iOS 6.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (122GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkNot supportedA1459 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1460 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1459 version:
LTE (Bands 4, 17)
A1460 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (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 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh11560 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
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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