iPad Air (5th Generation)

Finish
Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue
Capacity
• 64GB
• 256GB
Size and Weight
9.74 inches
(247.6 mm)7.02 inches
(178.5 mm)0.24 inch
(6.1 mm)
Wi-Fi models
1.02 pounds (461 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
1.02 pounds (462 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
Smart Connector Speaker SpeakerMicrophoneVolume
buttonsCameraMicrophoneMagnetic connectorUSB C connectorTop button/Touch ID sensorNano SIM tray
(cellular models)
In the Box
• iPad Air
• USB C Charge Cable (1 meter)
• 20W USB C Power Adapter
Display
10.9″
• Liquid Retina display
• 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED backlit Multi Touch display with IPS technology
• 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Wide color display (P3)
• True Tone display
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Fully laminated display
• Antireflective coating
• 1.8% reflectivity
• 500 nits brightness
• Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
• The iPad Air display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Chip
• Apple M1 chip
• 8-core CPU
• 8-core graphics
• Apple Neural Engine
• 8GB RAM
Camera
• 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
• Digital zoom up to 5x
• Five-element lens
• Autofocus with Focus Pixels
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Smart HDR 3
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Photo geotagging
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
• Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Video Recording
• 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
• Slo mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
• Time lapse video with stabilization
• Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
• Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
• Continuous autofocus video
• Playback zoom
• Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
FaceTime HD Camera
• 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122° field of view
• ƒ/2.4 aperture
• Smart HDR 3
• 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
• Time lapse video with stabilization
• Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
• Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction
• Retina Flash
• Auto image stabilization
• Burst mode
Video Calling
• FaceTime video
• Center Stage
• iPad to any FaceTime enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio Calling
• FaceTime audio
• iPad to any FaceTime enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Speakers
Stereo speakers
Microphones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Cellular and Wireless
All models
• 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
• Bluetooth 5.0 technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
• Model A2589:
• 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)
• FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32 66, 71)
• TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
• UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• Data only
• Wi-Fi calling
• eSIM
SIM Card
• Nano SIM (supports Apple SIM)
• eSIM
Location
All models
• Digital compass
• Wi Fi
• iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
• Built in GPS/GNSS
• Cellular
Sensors
• Touch ID
• Three‐axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Barometer
• Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
• Unlock iPad
• Secure personal data within apps
• Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
• Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
• Send and receive money in Messages
Siri
• Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
• Get proactive suggestions
• Use hands-free
• Listen and identify songs
Charging and Expansion
• USB-C port with support for:
• Charging
• DisplayPort
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Display Support
Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors
• Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
Digital video output
• Native DisplayPort output over USB C
• VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Video mirroring
• Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay 2–enabled smart TV
• Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Power and Battery
All models
• Built‐in 28.6‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
• Charging via power adapter or USB C to computer system
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Operating System
iPadOS 15
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.

Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Features include:
• VoiceOver
• Voice Control
• Zoom
• Magnifier
• RTT support
• Siri and Dictation
• Type to Siri
• Switch Control
• Closed Captions
• AssistiveTouch
• Spoken Content