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Which is better iPad Air or iPad 2?

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Chloe Ramirez

Updated on March 15, 2026

Which is better iPad Air or iPad 2?

The rear-facing “iSight” camera is significantly better on the iPad Air 2 line. Both have an f/2.4 aperture and can shoot both still photos and 30 FPS 1080p video, but the original iPad Air only has a 5 megapixel sensor whereas the iPad Air 2 has an 8 megapixel sensor.

How much does an iPad Air 2 cost?

iPad Air 2 models cost Apple $275 to $358, teardowns reveal A 16GB, Wi-Fi-only model costs $275 to make, compared with its $499 retail price, according to IHS. The 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular option…

Does the iPad Air 2 have Siri?

Yes. All Apple devices released after the iPhone 4s include Apple’s voice assistant, Siri. This includes the iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display and iPad mini 3.

Are iPad Air and iPad Air 2 the same size case?

The original iPad Air, iPad Air 2, and iPad (5th Gen) models are all 9.4 inches tall and 6.6 inches wide when held in portrait (vertical) orientation, but the original iPad Air and the newer iPad (5th Gen) are basically the same size and weight whereas the iPad Air 2 is a bit thinner and lighter than either its predecessor or its replacement.

How much does the iPad Air 2 weigh?

The iPad Air 2 weighs 0.96 pound (437 g) for the Wi‑Fi model and 0.98 pound (444 g) for the Wi‑Fi + Cellular model.

How many GHz is the iPad Air 2?

As first reported by PassMark and confirmed by AnandTech, the iPad Air 2 models are powered by a 1.5 GHz , three core, Apple A8X processor, and have an M8 motion coprocessor, an Apple/PVR GXA6850 graphics processor, 2 GB of RAM, and can be configured with 16 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB (but not 32 GB) of storage.

How much is a 16GB iPad 2 worth?

A used 16GB iPad 2 sells for around $350 , and the 64GB Wi-Fi/3G version is still fetching around $500 on the site. Selling your tablet on eBay requires you to pay a fee to eBay itself for handling the transaction, and then another to PayPal for handling the money part of the equation.

Will an iPad 2 case fit the iPad Air?

3 Answers from the Community Best Answer: No it doesn’t. Its thicker than both the air and pro. No it doesn’t. The alternative you can use is to find an Ipad Air 1 case which is the same size as the new ipad. The new iPad is slightly thicker than an iPad Air 2. So no, an iPad Air 2 case will not fit on the newest 2017 iPad.