Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) vs Apple iPad (3G 16GB)

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

10/6/2013 8:53 PM, updated: 6/7/2025 7:24 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPad (3G 16GB) Compare Motorola Xoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)

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15 Advantages Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (40nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+32GB (28GB available)133% 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
+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)4% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+149 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+10.1"4% Larger screen	vs	9.7"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
735 grams (25.73 ounces)	vs	+730 grams (25.55 ounces)1% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3250 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Verizon Motorola Xoom 4G MZ602 CDMA	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 5/1/2011	4/30/2010, Announced: 1/27/2010
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	735 grams (25.73 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	10.1" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	768x1024 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 3.0 Honeycomb	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 (250 T20) (40nm)	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP8 (333MHz)	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 32GB)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • QuickOffice • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • iCloud
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Xoom (4G LTE MZ602 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