Apple iPad 2 vs HTC Flyer

Apple announced the iPad 2 recently and it is already making waves around the globe. Following the phenomenal success of the Apple iPad, there are much expectations from this latest version of Apple's tablet device.

Out of the many tablet devices announced this year at CES and MWC, the one which got good media attention was the HTC Flyer.

We compare the tech specs of these new tablet devices in an HTC vs Apple fanboi battle.

Screen
The iPad 2 and HTC Flyer are aimed at very different markets, so it's no surprise they have different screen sizes. The HTC Flyer is more aimed at those who want a compact solution to carry around in a pocket and so the 7-inch screen would suit them nicely.

The iPad 2's screen however is designed for those who think media is paramount, so its 9.7-inch number is perfect for viewing videos and browsing the internet.

Essentially, the former is an extension of a smartphone and the latter a tablet.

In terms of quality, the HTC's screen actually comes out top with a resolution of 170 pixels per inch in comparison to the iPad 2's 132 pixels per inch.

Winner: HTC Flyer

Size and weight
The screen size has a pretty big impact on the size of tablets as it has an impact on the size of smartphones too.

Because the iPad 2 has a larger screen than the HTC Flyer, it's naturally larger in dimensions too. At 241x185x8.8mm, the device is certainly skinny in comparison to the previous iPad. It's also a hell of a lot lighter than the previous Apple tablet weighing in at 607g

The HTC Flyer is dinky in comparison though - measuring a much more pocketable 195x122x13.2mm. However, it's fatter than the iPad which is a downer in our opinion.

Winner: Apple iPad 2

Processor
Processors are certainly beefing up smartphones and tablets these days and Apple and HTC have clearly taken these onboard with the iPad 2 and HTC Flyer.

The HTC Flyer packs in a 1.5GHz processor, albeit single core which is speedy enough, especially in comparison to the Taiwanese manufacturer's smartphones.

The Apple iPad 2 packs in a dual core 1GHz A5 SoC with massively enhanced graphics in comparison to the iPad.

Without having substantial one on one time with both tablets, it's hard to say which would perform better. However, a dual core processor should perform better than single core.

Winner: Apple iPad 2

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