Apple iPad (3G 16GB) vs Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)

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

10/27/2013 12:25 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:02 AM

Compare Motorola Xoom 2 X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8.2"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3960
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 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!

5 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+9.7"18% Larger screen	vs	8.2"
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+6800 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3960 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB167% More internal storage for applications and files
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+386 grams (13.51 ounces)89% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)49% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+184 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Other model names	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Motorola Xoom 2 Family Edition WiFi, Motorola XYBOARD 8.2
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010	12/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	139 x 216 millimeters (5.47 x 8.5 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	386 grams (13.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	8.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels (4:3)	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	184 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 4430
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	Not supported
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 (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	3960 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • iCloud	• Colors: Black • Motorola MOTOPRINT v2+ • HDMI 1.4 • 3D virtual surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 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