Compare Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) Vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) or Apple iPad 3 WiFi (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 Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) starts at ₹ 24,994 and Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB) starts at ₹ 25,990.

Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) has screen size of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) comes up with internal storage of 32 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 7340 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 7340 mAh, Li-Po 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 0.3 MP.

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Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) Vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB)Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)
Display9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery7340 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage32 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6049
Display9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
Battery7340 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage32 GB16 GB
RAM2 GB1 GB
General
Device Type TabletSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2014March, 2012
Sim Size Nano SIM
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Weight 444 g652 g
Display
Aspect Ratio 4:34:3
Display Size 9.7 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
Screen to Body Ratio ~ 71.6%
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Front Camera 1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera 8 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 1 Mbps DownloadNo
4G LTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes, Proprietary v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple
CPU 1.5 GHz, Triple Core Processor1 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR GXA6850 (octa-core graphics)PowerVR SGX543MP4 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v8.1, upgradable to v12.1.3iOS v5.1
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity 7340 mAh, Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 2 GB1 GB
Storage 32 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Music MP3, WAVYes
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice Commands
Video MP4, H.264
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Front
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportNo
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) is 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm. Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) comes up with a weight of 444 g whereas Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB) weight around 652 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) 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.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi (16GB)

Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+32GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 3 WiFi (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.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Air 2 or Apple iPad 3 WiFi?

Apple iPad Air 2 has a RAM of 2 GB which is higher than Apple iPad 3 WiFi which has a RAM of 1 GB.

Q. Which tablet has bigger screen size, Apple iPad Air 2 or Apple iPad 3 WiFi?

Apple iPad Air 2 is bigger with 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen than Apple iPad 3 WiFi that has 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air 2 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPad Air 2 are: Apple iPad Air 2, Apple iPad Air 2, Apple iPad Air 2.