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Apple iPad Air (2020)

The Apple iPad Air (2020) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 7,606 mAh battery for multi-day use (2020).

2020 · Mid-range · iPadOS 14.1
Overall
A+
Performance
A+
Display
A
Battery
A+
Camera
A
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size10.9" · 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
RAM4GB
Storage256GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 7,606 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Smooth Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓10.9" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Heavy at 458g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2020, September 15
Also Known As
Also known as Apple iPad Air 4, iPad Air (4th generation)Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2324, A2072 (Global), A2325 (China)Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A2316
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
OS
iPadOS 14.1, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
Storage
256GB | 64GB
Memory Card
No
💻 Display
Size
10.9"
Resolution
1640×2360
Sharpness
264 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Main Camera Features
HDR
Selfie
7 MP
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Features
HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
7,606 mAh
Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day
Type
Li-Ion 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
458g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Speed
HSPA, LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS (LTE model only)
USB
USB Type-C, magnetic connector
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
No
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Apple iPad Air (2020) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2020) supports eSIM.
No, the Apple iPad Air (2020) does not have NFC.
No, the Apple iPad Air (2020) does not support a memory card.
The Apple iPad Air (2020) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + eSIM.
No, the Apple iPad Air (2020) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2020) has stereo speakers.
The Apple iPad Air (2020) uses USB Type-C, magnetic connector.
The Apple iPad Air (2020) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot.
The Apple iPad Air (2020) has 5.0, A2DP, EDR.

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