Should you buy Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)? 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 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 32,999 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) starts at ₹ 34,444.
Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of Li-ion Battery and latter with Li-ion Battery.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP whereas latter has primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
Specifications | Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) | Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) |
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Display | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
Processor | Apple Fusion A10 | Apple |
Battery | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery |
Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
Specs Score | 61 | 56 | |
Display | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Processor | Apple Fusion A10 | Apple | |
Battery | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
General | |||
Device Type | Tablet | Smartphone | |
Dual Sim | No | No | |
Release Date | March, 2018 | October, 2013 | |
Sim Type | No Sim Supported | Single Sim, GSM |
Design | |||
Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | |
Weight | 469 g | 469 g |
Display | |||
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | |
Display Size | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
Display Type | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
Features | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection | ||
PPI | ~264 PPI | ~264 PPI | |
Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch |
Camera | |||
Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p @ 30fps FHD |
Connectivity | |||
3G | No | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | |
4G | No | LTE | |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v4.0 | |
EDGE | No | Yes | |
GPRS | No | Yes | |
USB | Yes, Proprietary | Yes v2.0 | |
Wifi | Yes | Yes |
Performance | |||
Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML | |
Chipset | Apple Fusion A10 | Apple | |
CPU | 2.34 GHz, Quad Core Processor | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | |
Java | No | No | |
OS | iOS v11.3, upgradable to v12.1.3 | iOS v7.0.4 |
Battery | |||
Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery | |
Capacity | Li-ion Battery | Li-Po Battery | |
Talk Time | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Memory | |||
Card Slot | No | No | |
RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB |
Multimedia | |||
Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | ||
FM Radio | No | No | |
Music | MP3, WAV | ||
Supports | Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
Video | MP4, H.264 |
Other Features | |||
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Front | ||
GPS | No | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
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Dimension of Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) weight around 469 g.
Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple Fusion A10 and Apple respectively. Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+128GB) is 2.34 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.