Apple iPod touch (7th gen) vs Apple iPad Air 2
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Apple iPod touch (7th gen) and Apple iPad Air 2 finish level on the SpecEagle score (64/100 each). The Apple iPod touch (7th gen) leads on Performance, Camera, Software, while the Apple iPad Air 2 answers on Display, Battery, Build, Value — pick on ecosystem and price.
SpecEagle subscores
70
Display
72
70
Performance
68
60
Camera
54
64
Battery
78
78
Software
0
0
Build
84
0
Value
64
Category wins: Apple iPod touch (7th gen) 3 · 4 Apple iPad Air 2
Benchmarks
Test
A · Apple
B · Apple
AnTuTu v7
130,000
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AnTuTu v6
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81,000
Full specifications
A · Apple
B · Apple
Type
Retina IPS LCD
Retina IPS LCD, anti-reflective coating
Size
4.0"
9.7 inches
Resolution
1136 x 640
2,048 × 1,536 px (264 ppi)
A · Apple
B · Apple
Main
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.4
Front
1.2 MP
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Selfie
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1.2 MP
A · Apple
B · Apple
Chipset
A10 Fusion
Apple A8X (3-core, M8 motion)
RAM
2 GB
2 GB
Storage
32 GB
16 / 32 / 64 / 128 GB
A · Apple
B · Apple
Capacity
1,043 mAh
7,340 mAh
Wired
—
Lightning
A · Apple
B · Apple
Body
Aluminium
—
Weight
88 g
—
A · Apple
B · Apple
Launch OS
iOS 12
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A · Apple
B · Apple
Final iPod
Ever
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Choose Apple iPod touch (7th gen) if…
- Final iPod touch.
- A10 Fusion + 2 GB RAM.
- 88 g pocket PMP.
- Full iOS apps.
Choose Apple iPad Air 2 if…
- Just 6.1 mm thin — record at launch.
- Touch ID arrives on iPad.
- A8X with 2 GB RAM.
- Anti-reflective display coating.