Apple
iPad Air
11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air with Apple M4 chip and 12MP camera
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- Finish
- Blue,Purple,Starlight,Space Gray
- Capacity
- 128GB,256GB,512GB,1TB
- SIM Card / ESIM
- iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
- Size And Weight / Depth
- 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
The decision
Where it wins
- Powerful Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU
- High-resolution display with support for Apple Pencil
- Advanced eSIM technology for secure and convenient connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Limited to eSIM, incompatible with physical SIM cards
Ideal forStudents and educatorsProfessionals needing portable productivityArtists and designers
Key Features
- ✦Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU
- ✦12MP wide camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture
- ✦eSIM technology
- ✦Support for Apple Pencil
02 / Technical record
Specifications
Structured product data, grouped by system.
AI & acceleration01
| Chip / Apple M4 Chip / 8-Core CPU | 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores |
|---|
Display & media08
| Display / 11-Inch / Supports | Apple Pencil Pro,Apple Pencil (USB-C),Apple Pencil hover |
|---|---|
| Display / 13-Inch / Supports | Apple Pencil Pro,Apple Pencil (USB-C),Apple Pencil hover |
| Display / 11-Inch / Brightness | 500 nits |
| Display / 11-Inch / Resolution | 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi |
| Display / 13-Inch / Brightness | 600 nits |
| Display / 13-Inch / Resolution | 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi |
| Video Recording / 4K Video Recording / Fps | 24 fps,25 fps,30 fps,60 fps |
| Video Recording / 1080p HD Video Recording / Fps | 25 fps,30 fps,60 fps |
Physical & connectivity14
| Size And Weight / Depth | 0.24 inch (6.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Size And Weight / Width | 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) |
| Size And Weight / Height | 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) |
| Buttons And Connectors / Camera | Back |
| Buttons And Connectors / Speaker | bottom |
| Buttons And Connectors / Microphone | Back |
| Buttons And Connectors / Volume Buttons | Right side, top |
| Buttons And Connectors / Smart Connector | Back |
| Buttons And Connectors / USB-C Connector | bottom |
| Buttons And Connectors / Magnetic Connector | Back |
| Size And Weight / IPad Air 11-Inch Wi-Fi Models | 1.02 pounds (464 grams) |
| Size And Weight / IPad Air 13-Inch Wi-Fi Models | 1.36 pounds (616 grams) |
| Size And Weight / IPad Air 11-Inch Wi-Fi + Cellular Models | 1.03 pounds (465 grams) |
| Size And Weight / IPad Air 13-Inch Wi-Fi + Cellular Models | 1.36 pounds (617 grams) |
Platform & software02
| Cellular And Wireless / Apple C1X Cellular Modem / Gigabit LTE | 4x4 MIMO |
|---|---|
| Cellular And Wireless / Apple C1X Cellular Modem / 5G (Sub-6 GHz) | 4x4 MIMO |
Other specifications07
| Finish | Blue,Purple,Starlight,Space Gray |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 128GB,256GB,512GB,1TB |
| SIM Card / ESIM | iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards) |
| Camera / 12MP Wide Camera / Lens | Five-element lens |
| Camera / 12MP Wide Camera / Aperture | ƒ/1.8 |
| Camera / 12MP Wide Camera / Features | Panorama (up to 63MP),Sapphire crystal lens cover,Autofocus with Focus Pixels,Smart HDR 4,Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos,Photo geotagging,Auto image stabilization,Burst mode,Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG |
| Cellular And Wireless / Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | 2x2 MIMO |
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- Source on record
- apple.com
The iPad Air is a versatile tablet designed for users who value performance, portability, and advanced features. It offers a powerful Apple M4 chip, a high-resolution display, and a robust 12MP camera system. The device supports the Apple Pencil and features an eSIM, making it convenient for those who prefer digital accessories and wireless connectivity. However, its reliance on eSIM limits compatibility with physical SIM cards, which may be a drawback for users who need flexibility in their mobile plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is iPad Air for?↓
iPad Air is a fit for students and educators, Professionals needing portable productivity and Artists and designers.
What are the drawbacks of iPad Air?↓
The trade-offs we record are: Limited to eSIM, incompatible with physical SIM cards.
What does iPad Air do well?↓
Powerful Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU, High-resolution display with support for Apple Pencil and Advanced eSIM technology for secure and convenient connectivity.
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