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iPad Air 2 vs Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle
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Apple · 2014

iPad Air 2

iPad Air 2
68/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple · 2025

Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)

Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)
68/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS iPad Air 2 BETTER THAN Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)?

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iPad Air 2Winner 🏆
Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORiPad AirApple iPhoneLEADER
Refresh Rate60Hz60Hz60Hz
Battery Capacity7,340 mAh4,005 mAh+7,340 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor8 MPN/A48 MP
Screen Display Size9.7"6.06"9.7"
Chassis Weight437g167g167g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPad Air 2:
  • ✓Larger 7,340 mAh battery capacity (+3,335 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓8MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓9.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5):
  • ✓270g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓6.06" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPad Air 2Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)
1. Display & Screen🏆 iPad Air 2 Wins Display
Screen Type & TechIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colorsAM-OLED display
Screen Size9.7"6.06"
Resolution & Density1536x2048 (264 ppi)1170x2532 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate60 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory2 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage2GB / 128GB128GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPad Air 2 Wins Camera
Primary Camera8 MPN/A
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens1.2 MPN/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5) Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
Weight437 g167 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 iPad Air 2 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity7,340 mAh4,005 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AN/A
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDRBluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed2.0, proprietary reversible connectorUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPad Air 2 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 68.4/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPad Air 2 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iPad Air 2:
Higher overall BeastScore: 68.4 vs top rival 68.2 · Larger battery capacity: 7,340 mAh (+3,335 mAh more)
When to choose Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5):
More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 2GB · Lighter body: 167g (270g lighter in hand)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPad Air 2 vs Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)

Which is better: iPad Air 2 or Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)?

iPad Air 2 leads with an overall BeastScore of 68.4/100 compared to Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5) (68.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 68.4 vs top rival 68.2 and Larger battery capacity: 7,340 mAh (+3,335 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPad Air 2 and Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)?

iPad Air 2 is equipped with a 9.7-inch display and 7340 mAh battery, while Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5) features a 6.06-inch display and 4005 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between iPad Air 2 and Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5)?

In objective hardware benchmarks, iPad Air 2 achieves a 60/100 performance score, while Apple iPhone 16e 5G A3408 Dual SIM TD-LTE MEA CA MX 128GB (Apple iPhone 17,5) scores 80/100.

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