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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad 2 X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) 26Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
00Point Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)

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iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)} 26 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB) vs iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)} 0 Advantage Apple iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)120%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (117GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+444 grams (15.54 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs601 grams (21.04 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)44%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 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) 8MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.7MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot 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
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+iPadOS 13Advantage
iPadOS 13 is newer and safer
vsiOS 9.0
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6930 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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

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

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6iPad 2 A1395 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20143/11/2011
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight444 grams (15.54 ounces)601 grams (21.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
System versioniOS 8.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateiPadOS 13iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (117GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh6930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

โž• Other features

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข iCloud service

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (4G 128GB)iPad 2 (WiFi 16GB)
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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