Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 32GB)

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

1/5/2015 10:52 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Apple iPad (3G 32GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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18 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)164% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+128GB (117GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+437 grams (15.3 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)120% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+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) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+iPadOS 13Advantage iPadOS 13 is newer and safer	vs	iOS 5.1.1
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	6800 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
Not supported	vs	+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

14 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

9.7"

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	4/30/2010
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	437 grams (15.3 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	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 Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (117GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)	iPad (3G 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