Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Apple iPad 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2014 12:35 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Apple iPad 2 X Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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18 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (122GB available)107% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (59GB available)
+1536x2048 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+264 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.7MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+iOS 10Advantage iOS 10 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 9.0
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+11560 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6930 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+613 grams (21.46 ounces)8% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner

18 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

9.7"

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Other model names	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)	iPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012	3/11/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 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	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	613 grams (21.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
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	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	iOS 10	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)	32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (59GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
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, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
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	4.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	6930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)	iPad 2 (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (body)

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Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 4 vs Apple iPad 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate