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Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air X Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) 05Points
8.2"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3960
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) Compare Motorola Xoom 2 X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB) vs iPad Air (4G 16GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)
+386 grams (13.51 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs478 grams (16.73 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
184 PPIvs+264 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
8.2"vs+9.7"18%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3960 mAhvs+8820 mAh123%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
16GB
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
ModelXoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Xoom 2 Family Edition WiFi, Motorola XYBOARD 8.2iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date12/1/201111/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)139 x 216 millimeters (5.47 x 8.5 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight386 grams (13.51 ounces)478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size8.2" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)184 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 3.2 HoneycombiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 443064bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 13597

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB16GB
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered33mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3960 mAh8820 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOPRINT v2+
• HDMI 1.4
• 3D virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Retina display
• Oleophobic coating
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud service
• iCloud Keychain
• FaceTime HD

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Xoom 2 (Media Edition MZ607 16GB)iPad Air (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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