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Archos 101 XS vs Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Archos 101 XS vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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10.1"
TFT

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) Compare Archos 101 XS X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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101 XS} 3 Advantages Archos 101 XS vs iPad Air (4G 16GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.1"4%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (13GB available)vs+16GB23%
More internal storage for applications and files
600 grams (21 ounces)vs+478 grams (16.73 ounces)26%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+264 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
6800 mAhvs+8820 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
3.5mm jack
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
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Model101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Archos 101 XS1, Archos Gen10 101 XSiPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandArchosApple
Release date9/1/201211/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)170 x 273 millimeters (6.69 x 10.75 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight600 grams (21 ounces)478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Magnetic Coverboard 200g included
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Archos 101 XSiPad Air (4G 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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