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

Should you buy Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) or Apple iPad 3 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+16GB) starts at ₹ 34,444 and Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) starts at ₹ 31,999.

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 1 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 5 MP with autofocus and front camera of 0.3 MP.

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

SpecificationsApple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB)Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB)
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
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Summary
Specs Score5655
Display9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels
Front Camera1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
ProcessorApple
BatteryLi-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Storage16 GB16 GB
RAM1 GB1 GB
General
Device Type SmartphoneSmartphone
Dual Sim NoNo
Release Date October, 2013March, 2012
Sim Type Single Sim, GSMSingle Sim, GSM
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Weight 469 g662 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)
PPI ~264 PPI~264 PPI
Touch Yes, with MultitouchYes, with Multitouch
Camera
Features Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focusFace detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus
Front Camera 1.2 MP0.3 MP
Rear Camera 5 MP with autofocus5 MP with autofocus
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps FHD1080p @ 30fps FHD
Connectivity
3G Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps UploadYes 42 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 HTMLYes, supports HTML
Chipset Apple
CPU 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor1 GHz, Dual Core Processor
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)PowerVR SGX543MP4 (quad-core graphics)
Java NoNo
OS iOS v7.0.4iOS v5.1
Battery
Battery Type Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
Capacity Li-Po Battery560 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Talk Time 10 hours9 hours
Memory
Card Slot NoNo
RAM 1 GB1 GB
Storage 16 GB16 GB
Multimedia
Document Reader YesYes
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
Cons
  • 4G & 5G not supported in Indian models

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

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

Dimension of Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm. Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with a weight of 469 g whereas Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) weight around 662 g.

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

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) 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+16GB) vs Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB)

Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 5 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular (16GB) comes up with 5 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 3 WiFi+Cellular?

Both Apple iPad Air and Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular have same RAM with 1 GB.

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

Both Apple iPad Air and Apple iPad 3 WiFi+Cellular 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: Apple iPad Mini 4, Apple iPad Mini 4, Apple iPad Mini 4.