Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) 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 9:23 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:02 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505) 12Points

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 (Media Edition MZ505)

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12 Advantages Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% 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
+16GB33% 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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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
3250 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

18 Common items in both devices

730 grams (25.55 ounces)

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Other model names	Motorola Xoom Family Edition MZ505, Tablet Motorola Xoom	iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	1/1/2012	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	730 grams (25.55 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
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	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	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
System version	Android 3.1 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 (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20	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	ULP GeForce 400MHz	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
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
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	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 (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	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 (Media Edition MZ505)	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)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	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	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	iPad (3G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, 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 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • iCloud
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Xoom (Media Edition MZ505)	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