Apple iPad vs. Apple iPad 2 : Technical Specifications Fight!

If you're planning to make an upgrade from the first iPad to the iPad 2 and you want to know exactly what improvements you can expect on the follow-up (at least, in terms of technical specs), here's a table you might want to check out --


Apple iPad First Generation (WiFi-only version)


Apple iPad 2 (WiFi-only version)

Detail/Feature	Apple iPad	Apple iPad 2
Dimensions	242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm	241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm
Weight	1.5 lbs	1.3 lbs
Screen Type	Capacitive - Supports Multi-touch gestures	Capacitive - Supports Multi-touch gestures
Screen Features	LED backlit Fingerprint/scratch resistant oleophobic surface	LED backlit Fingerprint/scratch resistant oleophobic surface
Screen Size	9.7-inch, 768 x 1024 pixels	9.7-inch, 768 x 1024 pixels
Video Call	No	Yes
Camera	No	Yes, Two Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera
Operating System Upon Release	iPhone OS 3.2	iOS 4.3
CPU	1Ghz Apple A4	1Ghz Apple A5
Internal storage	16, 32, 64 GB options	16, 32, 64 GB options
Expandable storage Built-in	No	No
USB port Built-in	No	No
microUSB port Built-in	No	No
Wifi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
3G Connectivity Support	optional	optional
GSM Voice Communication	No	No
Internet Browser	Mobile Safari, Various	Mobile Safari, Various
Adobe Flash Support	No	No
Apps	Yes, iPad apps via App Store	Yes, iPad apps via App Store
Multi-tasking	Yes, via iOS update	Yes
Battery Type	Built-in lithium-ion polymer	Built-in lithium-ion polymer
Battery life	10 hours 1 month of standby	10 hours 1 month of standby
3-axis Gyroscope	No	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient Light Sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
30-pin connector	Yes	Yes
HDMI out dongle support	Yes	Yes
Smart Cover	No	Yes
Price upon release	$499, $599 and $699 for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB the Wifi-only version, respectively. And $629, $729 and $829 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB the Wifi-3G version, respectively.	$499, $599 and $699 for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB the Wifi-only version, respectively. And $629, $729 and $829 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB the Wifi-3G version, respectively.
Release date/Availability	April 2010 for Wifi-only version, May 2010 for 3G version	March 11, 2011 - US March 25, 2011 - 25 other countries TBA - Philippines

8 Main Differences Between iPad vs. iPad 2:

1. iPad 2 is 4.4 millimeters thinner and 10 grams lighter than the first iPad. The new iPad's design identity is similar to that of iPod Touch 4G with tapered edges and flat rear.

2. The first generation iPad doesn't have any camera. In stark contrast, the new one has two cameras, one in front and another at the back.

3. iPad 2's bezel comes in two colors; White and Black. On the other hand, the first iPad's bezel only comes in Black.

4. iPad 2 sports a loud speaker at the lower portion of the back case. The first iPad doesn't.

5. The first generation iPad runs on Apple A4 chip. The second gen comes with an Apple A5 processor, which is at least twice as fast as A4 with nine times the graphics processing power.

6. You can get a Smart Cover made specifically for iPad 2. Apple made no such case for the first iPad.

7. iPad 2 runs iOS 4.3 operating system out of the box. When it was launched, the first iPad ran iPhone OS 3.2.

8. iPad 2 sports a 3-axis gyroscope for better game play on top of other sensors like accelerometer, ambient light sensor and magnetometer, which are also present on the first iPad.

There you go.