Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Fonepad 7 vs Apple iPad tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2014 9:05 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:26 PM

Compare Apple iPad X Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Asus Fonepad 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)

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16 Advantages Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+32GB167% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+340 grams (11.9 ounces)115% Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)28% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+216 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 5MPAdvantage 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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
7"	vs	+9.7"39% Larger screen
3950 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Asus FonePad HD 7 ME372CG-1B016A	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	10/1/2013	4/30/2010
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	120 x 196.8 millimeters (4.72 x 7.75 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	340 grams (11.9 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	216 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z2560	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Atom Hyper-Threading (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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	42/5.76 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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	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
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3950 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	28 hours (1.2 days)	10 hours
Standby	840 hours (35 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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: Sapphire black, Diamond white • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • SonicMaster sound • Picture-taking during video recording • 100 nits brightness screen • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Fonepad 7 (3G 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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