Compare Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) Vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Should you buy Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) or Apple iPad Air 2 (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 Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) starts at ₹ 42,091 and Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) starts at ₹ 39,999.

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 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 Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 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 Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

SpecificationsApple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB)Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage128 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
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Summary
Specs Score6159
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP1.2 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus8 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage128 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB2 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013November, 2014
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm
Weight 469 g444 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
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
Connectivity
3G Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps UploadYes 42.2 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload
4G LTELTE
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0Yes, v4.0
EDGE YesYes
GPRS YesYes
USB Yes v2.0Yes v2.0
Wifi YesYes
Performance
Browser Yes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1.5 GHz, Triple Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)PowerVR G6850
Java NoNo
OS iOS v7.0.4iOS v8.1
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity Li-Po Battery8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB2 GB
Storage 128 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader Yes
Email Yes, with Push Email
FM Radio NoNo
Supports Instant Messaging, Voice Commands
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
  • 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 Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Design Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

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 6.1 mm. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) weight around 444 g.

Display Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

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 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

Camera Comparison: Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with 8 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 Air or Apple iPad Air 2?

Apple iPad Air 2 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 Air 2?

Both Apple iPad Air and Apple iPad Air 2 have same screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.

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.