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Apple iPad Air (2022) vs TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro

What iPad Air (2022) does better (12) and where NxtPaper 12 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Air (2022)
Apple · 2022iPad Air (2022)
6.6Score
12 advantages≈ $590
vs
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
TCL · 2023NxtPaper 12 Pro
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ $540
Higher score
6.0Display5.5
8.0Performance7.1
4.6Battery5.2
4.9Memory & storage7.6
8.4Features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Air (2022)NxtPaper 12 Pro
178.5 × 247.66.1192.5 × 2796.9
iPad Air (2022)NxtPaper 12 ProDifference
Height247.6 mm279 mm−31.4 mm
Width178.5 mm192.5 mm−14 mm
Thickness6.1 mm6.9 mm−0.8 mm
Weight461 g599 g−138 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Air (2022) better than NxtPaper 12 Pro?

  1. Peak brightness500 nits vs 370 nits+35%
  2. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+33%
  3. Weight461 g vs 599 g+30%
  4. Pixel density264 ppi vs 213 ppi+24%
  5. eSIMYes · NxtPaper 12 Pro: No
  6. Max video4K vs 1080p
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5+20%
  8. USB version3.1 vs 2+55%
  9. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  10. Resolution (short side)1,640 px vs 1,440 px+14%
  11. Thickness6.1 mm vs 6.9 mm+13%
  12. Resolution (long side)2,360 px vs 2,160 px+9%

Why is NxtPaper 12 Pro better than iPad Air (2022)?

  1. Battery capacity7,600 mAh vs 8,000 mAh+5%
  2. Screen size10.9″ vs 12.2″+12%
  3. Storage (base)64 GB vs 256 GB4×
  4. Memory card slotNo · iPad Air (2022): Yes
  5. Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight461 g599 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.9 mm
Height247.6 mm279 mm
Width178.5 mm192.5 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackAluminium—
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
ColoursSpace Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, BlueNavy Blue
Display
Screen size10.9″12.2″
PanelLiquid Retina IPS LCDNCVM IPS
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,640 px1,440 px
Resolution (long side)2,360 px2,160 px
Pixel density264 ppi213 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits370 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%82.5%
Performance
ChipsetApple M1Mediatek MT8771
Chip makerAppleMediaTek
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUApple GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB256 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,600 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.1
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.12
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)Yes—
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS—
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 15.4Android 12
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
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