Compare Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) starts at ₹ 31,999 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 32,455.

Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 0.3 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB)Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera0.3 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Battery560 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5557
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera0.3 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery560 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage16 GB128 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2012October, 2013
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Voice Call NoNo
Design
Dimensions 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight 662 g469 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Display Type Color IPS screen (16M colors)Color IPS screen (16M colors)
PPI ~264 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focusFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 0.3 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps UploadNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE Yes
GPRS Yes
USB Yes v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
CPU 1 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR SGX543MP4 (quad-core graphics)PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v5.1iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity 560 mAh, Li-Po BatteryLi-Po Battery
StandBy Time 1 month
Talk Time 9 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB128 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
FM Radio NoNo
Music Yes
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv OutTv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Essential sensors
Cons
  • Only 1GB RAM

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) is 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) comes up with a weight of 662 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB)

Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. 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 3 WiFi+Cellular or Apple iPad Air?

Both Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular and Apple iPad Air have same RAM with 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular or Apple iPad Air?

Both Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular and Apple iPad Air have same screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular are: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Apple iPad Mini 4, Apple iPad Mini 4.