Compare Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) Vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) or Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (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 Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) starts at ₹ 42,091 and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 25,999.

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 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 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.

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Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) Vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage128 GB128 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6158
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorAppleApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Storage128 GB128 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneTablet
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013March, 2017
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMNo Sim Supported
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 pixels9.7 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 focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps UploadNo
4G LTENo
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.2
EDGE YesNo
GPRS YesNo
USB Yes v2.0Yes, Proprietary v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset AppleApple
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v7.0.4iOS v10.3, upgradable to v12.1.3
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Capacity Li-Po Battery8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Talk Time 10 hours10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB2 GB
Storage 128 GB128 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
Email Yes, with Push EmailYes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice CommandsInstant Messaging, Voice Commands
Other Features
3.5mm Headphone Jack YesYes
Extra Tv Out
GPS Yes, with A-GPS SupportNo
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 Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Dimension of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+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 Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) has screen size and resolution of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus.

Performance Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)

Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple and Apple respectively. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) is 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor and used in Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) is 1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor.

FAQs

Q. which tablet has a higher RAM - Apple iPad Air or Apple iPad 9.7 2017?

Apple iPad 9.7 2017 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 Apple iPad 9.7 2017?

Apple iPad 9.7 2017 is bigger with 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 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: OnePlus Pad 2 Tablet, Apple iPad Air 2, Apple iPad Air 2.