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Apple iPad Air (2022)

Name: Apple iPad Air (2022)
Brand: Apple

The Apple iPad Air (2022) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Apple M1, suited to light-to-moderate use, backed by a large 7,600 mAh battery for multi-day use (2022).

2022 · Mid-range · iPadOS 15.4

Overall

C+

Performance

Display

Battery

Camera

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), 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 M1

RAM8GB

Storage256GB | 64GB

Main Camera12 MP · HDR

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Exceptional 7,600 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use

✓Fast, responsive Apple M1 for everyday tasks and gaming

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓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 461g — noticeable in pocket over long periods

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

⚠️ Not ideal for

Photography

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2022, March 08

Also Known As

Also known as Apple iPad Air 5, iPad Air (5th generation)Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2589, A2591 (Global)Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A2588

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Apple M1

Flagship performance tier — top of the line

CPU

Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz)

GPU

Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

256GB | 64GB

Memory Card

💻 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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Main Camera Features

HDR

Selfie

12 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

7,600 mAh

Excellent endurance — easily lasts a full day

Type

Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)

📱 Design & Build

Weight

461g

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, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Sensors

Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

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

GPS

GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)

USB

USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2022) supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2022) supports eSIM.

No, the Apple iPad Air (2022) does not have NFC.

No, the Apple iPad Air (2022) does not support a memory card.

The Apple iPad Air (2022) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + eSIM.

No, the Apple iPad Air (2022) does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2022) has stereo speakers.

The Apple iPad Air (2022) uses USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector.

The Apple iPad Air (2022) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot.

The Apple iPad Air (2022) has 5.0, A2DP, EDR.

Apple iPad Air (2022)

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