Apple iPad (3G 32GB) vs Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)

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

10/6/2013 8:53 PM, updated: 6/7/2025 7:24 AM

Compare Motorola Xoom X Apple iPad (3G 32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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!

4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
+730 grams (25.55 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	735 grams (25.73 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+6800 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3250 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)32% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)4% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+149 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
9.7"	vs	+10.1"4% Larger screen
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
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

20 Common items in both devices

32GB (28GB available)

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 32GB)	Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Other model names	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Tablet Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G MZ602 CDMA
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010	10/1/2011, Announced: 5/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	735 grams (25.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels (4:3)	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Oleophobic coating	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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	Dual-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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 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 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
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 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
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 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, 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 • Google Maps 5.0 3D • QuickOffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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