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.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple iPad Air (WiFi+Cellular+128GB) | Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi+Cellular+16GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Apple | |
| Battery | Li-Po Battery | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 61 | 59 | |
| 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 | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Apple | ||
| Battery | Li-Po Battery | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
General | |||
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | October, 2013 | November, 2014 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 469 g | 444 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 (16M colors) | Color IPS screen | |
| PPI | ~264 PPI | ~264 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus | ||
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 5 MP with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | 1080p | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | Yes 42.2 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | |
| 4G | LTE | LTE | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v4.0 | |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | Yes v2.0 | Yes v2.0 | |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | ||
| Chipset | Apple | ||
| CPU | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | 1.5 GHz, Triple Core Processor | |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | PowerVR G6850 | |
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | iOS v7.0.4 | iOS v8.1 | |
Battery | |||
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Po Battery | 8600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | |
| Talk Time | 10 hours | ||
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | No | No | |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 16 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | ||
| Yes, with Push Email | |||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Supports | Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | ||
Other Features | |||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Extra | Tv Out | Tv Out | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS Support | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Pros and Cons | ||
| Pros |
| |
| Cons |
| |
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.
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.
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.