Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad 4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2014 12:36 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Apple iPad 4 X Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB) 00Point

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9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPad 4 (4G 64GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 4 (4G 64GB)

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0 Advantage Apple iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
iOS 9.0	vs	+iOS 10Advantage iOS 10 is newer and safer

38 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

64GB (59GB available) / 64GB (58GB available)

662 grams (23.17 ounces)

9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

1536x2048 pixels

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Other model names	AT&T iPad 3 A1430 (4G LTE)	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release date	3/16/2012	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
System version	iOS 5.1.0	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP4	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (59GB available)	64GB (58GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 17)	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 3 (4G 64GB)	iPad 4 (4G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered