Tuesday
Mar132012
iPad 2 vs iPad 3
I can't believe I'm about to do this. I hate doing this because specs meaning absolutely nothing anymore. That being said, it's a good way to compare the products concisely as long as you remember that not all things on this list are of equal importance. In the real world it's performance that matters, and the new iPad will crush everything including the iPad 2 in the real world. Proceed with caution.
iPad 2 | iPad 3 | ||
Display | 1024 x 768 | 2048 x 1536 | |
Display Resolution | 132 ppi | 264 ppi | 2x more |
Display Pixels | 0.8 Million | 3.1 Million | 4x more |
Processor | 1 Ghz Dual Core | 1 Ghz Dual Core | same |
Graphics | Dual Core | Quad Core | 2x better |
Memory | 512 MB | 1 GB | 2x more |
Storage | 16/32/64 GB | 16/32/64 GB | same |
Wireless | 3G | 4G LTE | |
Data Speed | 7.2 Mbps | 73 Mbps | 10x faster |
Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 | a little better |
Battery Capacity | 25 Watt Hrs | 42.5 Watt Hrs | 70% bigger |
Battery Life | 10 on WiFi, 9 on 3G | 10 on WiFi, 9 on 4G | same |
Rear Camera | 0.7 MP, 720p | 5.0 MP, 1080p | much better |
Weight | 1.325 lbs | 1.44 lbs | 8% heavier |
Dimensions | 9.5 x 7.31 x 0.346 in | 9.5 x 7.31 x 0.37 in | <1 mm thicker |
Note: Yes, I know it's called "The new iPad" or "iPad 3rd Generation" and not iPad 3, but that's annoying
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