Apple M1 Chip with 8GB RAM
The iPad Air 5th Gen is powered by Apple's desktop-class M1 chip, featuring an
8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency cores), an
8-core GPU, and a
16-core Neural Engine, paired with
8GB of RAM. This delivers up to 60% faster CPU performance and 2x faster graphics compared to the previous generation, handling demanding tasks like 4K video editing, 3D modeling, and multitasking with ease
.
10.9-Inch Liquid Retina Display
The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display offers
2360 x 1640 resolution at 264 ppi, with
500 nits brightness,
P3 wide color gamut, and
True Tone technology
. The display is fully laminated with an anti-reflective coating (1.8% reflectance) and supports the
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and
Apple Pencil (USB-C) for note-taking, drawing, and markup
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256GB Storage Configuration
This model comes with
256GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps, photos, videos, and documents. The 256GB configuration offers four times the capacity of the base 64GB model, making it suitable for users with larger media libraries or professional workflows.
Wi-Fi 6 + 5G Cellular Connectivity
Connectivity includes
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO for speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and
Bluetooth 5.0. The
Wi-Fi + Cellular model adds
5G NR and
Gigabit-class LTE support for fast internet access on the go, with
eSIM capability for convenient carrier activation
.
12MP Ultra Wide Front Camera with Center Stage
The front camera is a
12MP Ultra Wide sensor with a 122° field of view and
Center Stage technology, which automatically pans and zooms to keep you in frame during video calls
. The rear camera is a
12MP Wide sensor with ƒ/1.8 aperture, capable of
4K video recording at up to 60 fps
.
Touch ID & USB-C
Touch ID is integrated into the top button for secure authentication, Apple Pay, and app purchases
. The
USB-C port supports
USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to
10 Gbps transfer speeds (2x faster than the previous generation), DisplayPort output for external displays, and charging
