Should you buy Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) or Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB)? 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+16GB) starts at ₹ 39,999 and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) starts at ₹ 42,426.
Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels and Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) has screen size of 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with internal storage of 16 GB and RAM of 2 GB. Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 1 GB. Former comes up with battery of 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery and latter with 8600 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 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) | Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 59 | 54 | |
| Display | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | November, 2014 | October, 2012 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 444 g | 652 g | |
Display | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | |
| Display Size | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | 9.69 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color IPS screen | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass Screen Protection | ||
| PPI | ~264 PPI | ~264 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP with autofocus | 5 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes 42.2 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | No | |
| 4G | LTE | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | Yes | No | |
| GPRS | Yes | No | |
| USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| CPU | 1.5 GHz, Triple Core Processor | 1.4 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | PowerVR G6850 | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (quad-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | iOS v8.1 | iOS v6 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Removable Battery | Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 560 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | No | No | |
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
| Storage | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | Tv Out | Tv Out | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | No | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Dimension of Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) 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+16GB) comes up with a weight of 444 g whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) weight around 652 g.
Apple iPad Air 2 (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.
Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) comes up with primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 4 with Retina Display (4th Generation) (WiFi+64GB) comes up with 5 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Scratch-resistant glass Screen Protection.