Apple iPad 2 vs. Apple iPad 4

Apple iPad 2
  • 9.7" (1024x768) IPS LCD
  • 0.5GB
    A5 SoC     64GB Storage
  • 0.7-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 6930 mAh
Apple iPad 2
News (214)
Apple iPad 2 Price
$250. Search
Apple iPad 4
  • 9.7" (2048x1536) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    A6X SoC     128GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 11560 mAh
Apple iPad 4
News (17)
Apple iPad 4 Price
$380. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
ProductApple iPad 2 (Launched 2011-03-11)Apple iPad 4 (Launched 2012-10-01)
Display9.7" 1024x768 IPS LCD 9.7" 2048x1536 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 0.7-MP (Primary)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 0.3-MP
  • 1.2-MP
Computing
  • A5 SoC
  • 0.5GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • None
  • A6X SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • None
Battery6930 mAh11560 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 601g (21.2oz), 241.2x185.7x8.8 mm (9.50 x 7.31 x 0.35 inches)IP Rating, 652g (23oz), 241.2x185.7x9.4 mm (9.50 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches)
Price (Market)$250$380
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Display
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)9.7"9.7"
Display/Body Ratio65.1%65.1%
Resolution1024x7682048x1536
Sharpness (PPI)132 PPI264 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
Megapixel0.7-MP5-MP
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)6930 mAh11560 mAh
Talk Time10 hours10 hours
Computing
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
Processor BrandAppleApple
Processor NameA5A6X
Processor ModelA6X
Processor # Cores22
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)Yes GHz1.4 GHz
RAM Options0.5GB1GB
Internal Storage Options64GB128GB
Memory Card TypeNoneNone
Operating System + VersioniOS 7.1.2iOS 7.1.2
Communications
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Dual-band
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 2.1Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT EDR
  • A2DP
Connector TypeMicro USBMicro USB
Sim Card 0
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNo SIMNo SIM
Multimedia
Product NameiPad 2iPad 4
Multimedia Features
  • HDMI
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • AAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • Gyroscope

Apple iPad 2 vs. Apple iPad 4 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Apple iPad 2Apple iPad 42000250030003500400045005000550060006500700075008000850090009500100001050011000

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPad 2Apple iPad 42.53.7556.257.58.751011.2512.513.751516.2517.5

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPad 2Apple iPad 45500600065007000750080008500900095001000010500110001150012000