Compare Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) or Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+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 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) starts at ₹ 45,267 and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) starts at ₹ 42,091.

Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 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.

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Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) Vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB)Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple Fusion A10Apple
BatteryLi-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage128 GB128 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6961
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple Fusion A10Apple
BatteryLi-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Storage128 GB128 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date March, 2018October, 2013
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight 469 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)
Features Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection
PPI ~264 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 1 Mbps DownloadYes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload
4G LTELTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.2Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes, ProprietaryYes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple Fusion A10Apple
CPU 2.34 GHz, Quad Core Processor1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v11.3, upgradable to v12.1.3iOS v7.0.4
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-ion BatteryLi-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 128 GB128 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAV
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice CommandsInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video MP4, H.264
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportYes, with A-GPS Support
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • WiFi 5GHz
  • 128GB storage
  • Good screen resolution
Cons
  • Only 1GB RAM
  • NO 4G & 5G supported
  • Older OS version

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+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+4G+128GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) 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 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Screen Protection.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)

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+4G+128GB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad 9.7 2018 (WiFi+4G+128GB) is 2.34 GHz, Quad Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad 9.7 2018 or Apple iPad Air?

Apple iPad 9.7 2018 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 9.7 2018 or Apple iPad Air?

Both Apple iPad 9.7 2018 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 9.7 2018 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad 9.7 2018 are: Apple iPad Air 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Lenovo Tab P11 Pro 2nd Gen.