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Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad 2 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad 2 X Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB) 12Points
Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)

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iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB) vs iPad 2 (3G 16GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+1536x2048 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen		vs768x1024 pixels
+264 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs132 PPI
+(back) 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.7MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+11560 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs6930 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
652 grams (22.82 ounces)vs+613 grams (21.46 ounces)6%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
23 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Dual-core
16GB (12GB available)
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
9.7"
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
ModeliPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Other model namesiPad 3 A1416 (Wi-Fi)iPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/16/20123/11/2011
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 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)
Weight652 grams (22.82 ounces)613 grams (21.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered14.4/2 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh6930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours9 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (WiFi 16GB)iPad 2 (3G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (body)
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