Apple has recently announced its all new iPad Air, subsequently a successor to the iPad 4. Apple’s fifth-generation tablet is finally up for sale on the market and has successfully grabbed lots of looks in the very first month. Assuming that you are not interested in Android or Windows 8, iPad Air can be a good pick if you are looking forward to investing in a good tablet. However, many people are already confused whether they should invest their hard earned cash in iPad 4 or iPad Air. If you are one of them, the below detailed comparison can help you make a better choice based on your preference.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Design

In terms of appearance, not many differences can be spotted as the new version still carries a glimpse of its predecessor. However, iPad Air has shed massive weight with just 1lb as compared to iPad 4’s 1.4 lb. It is indeed an incredible drop. Also, the iPad Air measures 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm as compared to 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4mm iPad 4. In short, it can be said that iPad air is 20% thinner and 28% lighter than iPad 4.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Display

Air’s skinny frame and superb clarity makes it stand out in the crowd. With a 9.7 inch retina display, iPad Air has gotten quite a decent upgrade in terms of picture quality. It features 1536×2048 pixels and 264 PPI, which ensures to offer amazing clarity and sharpness.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Camera

Similar to the iPad 4, the iPad Air also sports a wide range of image capturing cleverness.

It features a 5 Megapixel camera, five-element lens, f/2.4 wide-angle aperture and Backside Illumination Sensor (BIS). All these features were incorporated in iPad 4 too, so it can be said that Apple hasn’t done much in this department. For those who are interested in capturing images or share the similar passion are lucky to not feel confused in this regard.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4 – Connectivity

Similar to iPad 4, iPad Air can also be used anywhere on the go. It is available in two models – Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The iPad Air embraces CDMA, 3G/HSDPA, and LTE connectivity. Both the models include 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. However, the MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology used in Air is an added advantage that helps boost connectivity speeds.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Processor

The iPad 4 is equipped with dual core A6X and a quad-core graphics chip, while the iPad Air is built with Apple’s 64-bit A7 chip. Needless to say, the A7 chip beats A6X very clearly in terms of performance.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Storage and Battery

Apple hasn’t done much in these departments. The storage options provided are subsequently the same with 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB. In terms of battery, Apple decided to retain the same 10 hours of browsing in iPad Air, equivalent to iPad 4.

Apple iPad Air vs Apple iPad 4: Final verdict

The iPad Air has shown a lot of improvement in terms of connectivity and performance, which can be an additional point for those looking for amazing speed and processor performance. The new technology used in iPad Air’s screen and processor is definitely an advantage over iPad 4. So what do you think?  Let us know in the comments!