Compare Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) Vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) or Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) starts at PKR 69,815 and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) starts at PKR 78,625.

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) has screen size of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-Po Battery and latter with Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 1.2 MP and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) Vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB)Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score4952
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po BatteryLi-ion Battery
Storage16 GB32 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013October, 2012
Sim Type No Sim SupportedNo Sim Supported
Voice Call No
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm
Weight 469 g680 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:316:9
Display Size 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color TFT screen (16M colors)
PPI ~264 PPI~148 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focusGeo tagging
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus1.2 MP
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD720p
Connectivity
3G NoNo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
USB Yes v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.3 GHz, Quad Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)ULP GeForce
Java NoYes
OS iOS v7.0.4Windows RT
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity Li-Po BatteryLi-ion Battery
Talk Time 10 hours8 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoYes, upto 64 GB
RAM 1 GB2 GB
Storage 16 GB32 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice Commands
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutTv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) weight around 680 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) comes up with 1.2 MP. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Air or Microsoft Surface RT?

Microsoft Surface RT has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Apple iPad Air which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Air or Microsoft Surface RT?

Microsoft Surface RT is bigger with 10.6 inches, 1366 x 768 pixels screen than Apple iPad Air that has 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air are: Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Lenovo Tab M11, Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab.