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General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Product name iPad Air (5th generation)

iPad Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Page title: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation). Year introduced: 2022

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2588, A2589, A25912Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2588 iPad Air (5th generation). A2589 and A2591 Wi-Fi + Cellular

A2436, A2437, A2764, A27662Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 13 October 2026Model number on the back cover: A2436 (Wi-Fi), A2437 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A2764 (Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave), A2766 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China mainland only)

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 March 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

18 October 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026October 18, 2022

Status

Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox: discontinued May 7, 2024

Discontinued7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-6th-gen-2022-a2436-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Discontinued Date May 7, 2024. Introduction October 18, 2022 and first available October 26, 2022. GSMArena still shows Available, so the maker replacement date is used

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2)13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 23 October 2026Apple's press release introduces the redesigned 11-inch iPad Air with M2 and compares it with the previous iPad Air with M1.

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)15Press articlemacworld.com/article/2429765/ipad-pro-m4-vs-ipad-pro-m2-whats-the-difference.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) screen is larger than its predecessor, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (M2).

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi from $599, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $749 (US), 64 GB

$1,0993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026The 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,099 (US) for the Wi-Fi model and $1,299 (US) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Both are for the 128GB tier. Prices for the higher tiers are not in the release

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Germany: Wi-Fi models from 679 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 849 Euro incl. VAT, 64 GB

€1,4494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026German Apple newsroom release: das 12,9 Zoll iPad Pro beginnt bei 1.449 Euro inkl. MwSt. fuer das Wi-Fi Modell und 1.649 Euro inkl. MwSt. fuer das Wi-Fi + Cellular Modell. Prices include VAT and are for the first storage tier, 128GB

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Order in 29 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026EU from the German launch release

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026Prices for the US and, in the German release, DE

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

Silver, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Finish: Silver, Space Gray2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 13 October 2026Year: 2022. Black front bezel. Finish names are on the tech spec page

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Single-piece slate. Keyboards are optional accessories

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

280.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Size and weight table: width 214.9 mm, height 280.6 mm, depth 6.4 mm. Apple lists the long edge as height

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

214.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

6.4mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

461g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 461 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g

682g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Wi-Fi models 682 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 685 g

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Front

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Glass6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame. Glass name is not published

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches

12.9in(32.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 202612.9-inch (diagonal). Measured as a standard rectangle, the screen is 12.9 inches diagonally. The actual viewable area is less

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

2732 × 2048px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20262732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi. Width stored as the larger landscape value

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

264.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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4:36Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 20262048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

Mini-LED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 202612.9-inch mini-LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Liquid Retina XDR display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Liquid Retina XDR display

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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2,5961Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20262D backlighting system with 2596 full-array local dimming zones

Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

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BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Mode	Max (Hz)	Variable
ProMotion	120	Yes

Source6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Display: Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz. Minimum refresh rate is not stored because it is not published for this model7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-6th-gen-2022-a2436-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026ProMotion up to 120 Hz as quoted from Apple. The Apple spec page names ProMotion technology without a number

Max refresh rate

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120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026500 nits brightness. Wide color display (P3). No percentage coverage published

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen (HDR content only). The same page lists SDR brightness 600 nits max, which is a maximum and not stored as typical

Contrast ratio

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1,000,000:11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20261,000,000:1 contrast ratio

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Playback section: Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. These are playback formats. Apple states the 1000 and 1600 nit HDR brightness for this panel

Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Fully laminated display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Fully laminated display

Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Antireflective coating. 1.8% reflectivity is Apple's own figure, not a measurement

Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Antireflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity

Screen surface

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 15 on the new iPad Air. iPadOS 15.4 followed the next week

iPadOS 163Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026iPadOS 16 ships with the new iPad Pro and was available from Monday, October 24

Software

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Latest OS

iPadOS 2710Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Air (4th generation and later, M2 and later)

iPadOS 277Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-6th-gen-2022-a2436-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026States this iPad Pro is compatible with iPadOS 278Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 13 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Pro (4th generation and later, M1 and later). This is current software, not launch firmware or a promised support duration

Chipset

Apple M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple M1 chip

Apple M21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Apple M2 chip

Process

5nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 2026M1 is built on 5-nanometer process technology

5nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 13 October 2026M2 is built using enhanced, second-generation 5-nanometer technology

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock speeds not published by Apple

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Performance	3.49
4	Efficiency	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Core counts from Apple. The performance core clock is not an Apple statement and comes from EveryMac and GSMArena6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Octa-core (4x3.49 GHz performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). Apple publishes no clock7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-6th-gen-2022-a2436-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Third-party software reports a clock of 3.49 GHz for the M2 in this model

Max CPU clock

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3.49GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple M1 GPU6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Apple M2 GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 202610-core GPU. Named as the M2 GPU

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core GPU. 16-core Neural Engine

101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 202610-core GPU

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

11TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 202616-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Chip-level claim from the M1 announcement, precision not stated

15.8TOPS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 202616-core Neural Engine can process 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision is not stated

Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268GB RAM listed in the Chip section

8, 16GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20268GB RAM on models with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage. 16GB RAM on models with 1TB or 2TB storage

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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100GB/s1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026100GB/s memory bandwidth

StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. 1TB is stored as 1000 GB and 2TB as 2000 GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 13 October 2026Capacity 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB

Storage type

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Memory card

None6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No

None6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Card slot: No

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size come from GSMArena6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 202612 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF9Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 10 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor size	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	1.8	1/3.0"	1.22	PDAF	Not available
Ultrawide	10	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	125°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Wide: 12MP, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Ultra Wide: 10MP, f/2.4 and 125 degree field of view. Sensor and pixel size are from GSMArena6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Main: 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.0 inch, 1.22 um, dual pixel PDAF. Ultra Wide 10 MP f/2.4 125 degrees. Apple names the focus system Focus Pixels, stored as pdaf

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Brighter True Tone flash

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps. 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps. 720p at 30 fps. Slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20264K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps (Wide). 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps. 720p at 30 fps. Slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

HEVC, H.264, ProRes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264. ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB storage)

LiDAR scanner

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026TrueDepth Camera: 12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

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Front camera position

Portrait edge3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026Front view diagram text: front camera at the top center, Touch ID in the top button, in portrait orientation. That is the short edge

Portrait edge11Maker product pagestore.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/4668/as-images.apple.com/is/ipad-pro-13-select-wifi-spacegray-202210Read 13 October 2026Apple Store product image of the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2022) shows the front camera and Face ID sensors on the top short edge in portrait

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Center Stage listed under Video Calling

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20261080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

Not available

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Four speaker audio

Speaker layout

Not available

Quad1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Four physical speakers. Placement is not stated, so the enum quad is used for four speakers

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Five studio-quality microphones

3.5 mm jack

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No

No6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 20263.5mm jack: No. Apple lists no headphone jack in the buttons and connectors list

Audio features

Not available

Four speaker audio, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Four speaker audio, Spatial Audio playback and Dolby Atmos in the audio playback formats

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Wi-Fi + Cellular models. Wi-Fi models have no cellular radio

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589: 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM is listed

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE and 5G NR. No GSM band is listed

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

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3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589 UMTS/HSPA bands

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026FDD-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 and TD-LTE bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48. The page header names Model A2435 and A2764. A2435 is the 11-inch model, so the lists are applied to A2764 and, as GSMArena lists the same bands, to A24376Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Same 4G band list for A2764 and A2437 as Apple lists

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Model A2589. 5G NR band list

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n2611Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20265G NR sub-6 bands n1 to n79 plus mmWave n258, n260, n261 for the mmWave model. The base value holds every option. GSMArena lists no mmWave for A24376Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026A2764: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave. A2437 and A2766 sub-6 only, same list without 258, 260, 261

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026The A2589 5G NR list holds only sub-6 GHz bands. No mmWave band is listed

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 20265G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO. mmWave is only on the model that Apple's identify page names as Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave, A27646Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026mmWave bands 258, 260, 261 for A2764 only

Max download speed

3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 20265G reaches peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, speeds up to 1.2 Gbps

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with simultaneous dual band. The 6 GHz band follows from Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3

Bluetooth codecs

Not available

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NFC

No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No

No6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026All models: Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and Cellular. The base value is the Wi-Fi model

Dual-band GNSS

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a USB-C connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector (USB-C)

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One USB-C connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026One Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector in the buttons and connectors list

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s). The port also lists USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

Thunderbolt

Not available

Thunderbolt 31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Refresh rate60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Exact 6K pixel count not published

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. No exact pixel dimensions are published, so display_output_max is not stored

Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C). Neither is in the box

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C). Neither is in the box

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	No	Not available	No	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	No	USB-C

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) attaches to the magnetic connector. Apple Pencil (USB-C) charges over USB-C4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with wireless charging and pairing11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C): tilt sensitivity, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Charging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)	No	Not available	Yes	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	Yes	USB-C

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Display section lists both pencils and Apple Pencil hover. Charging by the magnetic connector is named in the buttons and connectors list3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026Hover with Apple Pencil (2nd generation) detected up to 12 mm above the display. Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is sold separately10Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 13 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd to 6th generation) and provides tilt sensitivity. Footnote: Apple Pencil hover works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation). Pressure levels and latency are not published

Pressure levels

Not available

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Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Hover

No=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Smart Connector

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Included
Magic Keyboard	Pogo pins	Yes	No
Smart Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	Not available	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad and Smart Keyboard Folio. Both sold separately

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Name	Connection	Included
Magic Keyboard	Pogo pins	No
Smart Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	No

Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-next-generation-ipad-pro-supercharged-by-the-m2-chipRead 13 October 2026Magic Keyboard (black and white) and Smart Keyboard Folio are compatible and sold separately

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Top button/Touch ID

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Sensors list Face ID and no fingerprint sensor. The buttons list has a top button and volume buttons only

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

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3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Face ID enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor

Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

7,600mAh6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh). The mAh figure is the GSMArena value. It matches Apple's 28.6 Wh at about 3.76 V

10,758mAh6Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2022)-11939.phpRead 13 October 2026Li-Po 10758 mAh (40.88 Wh). 10758 mAh at about 3.8 V matches the 40.88 Wh Apple states. Apple publishes no mAh figure

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

40.88Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Built-in 40.88-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test in February 2022 with preproduction units, brightness and Wi-Fi settings in the footnote. Video connection not specified

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video. Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network. The video test connection is not stated, so it is left blank. Wi-Fi rows repeat only the Wi-Fi claims

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 202620W USB-C Power Adapter. Trusted Reviews says the box has an 18W charger, which conflicts. The maker figure is used

Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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2,649points13Measurementdigitalcameraworld.com/reviews/apple-ipad-pro-2022Read 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core 2,649 on the 12.9-inch review unit. Minor 6.x version, RAM and storage tier are not stated. Multi-core score is not published

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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586nits12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/ipad-pro-2022Read 13 October 2026Light meter test: 586 nits with adaptive brightness off, so manual mode. White area is not stated and spatial maximum versus centre is unknown. Review unit was the 12.9-inch with 16GB RAM, 1TB and 5G. Laptop Mag measured 591 nits and Trusted Reviews 598 nits with a colorimeter, within normal test spread

Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air (5th generation)

Not available

BApple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Other	150	10.65

Source12Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/ipad-pro-2022Read 13 October 2026Continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi with the display at 150 nits: 10 hours 39 minutes, stored as 10.65 h under test 'other'. Laptop Mag reports 10:40 with the same kind of test. Review unit 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular, 1TB

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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160min14Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ipad-pro-m2Read 13 October 2026Charging takes 160 mins to go from zero to 100% on the 12.9-inch review unit. The review names an 18W charger in the box, while Apple lists a 20W adapter. Cable and tested configuration are not stated

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

None of 7 known

EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

iPad Air (5th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026In the Box list, as published at launch

Links

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Product page

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support.apple.com/en-us/1118411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118871Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111841Read 13 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipados3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-5th-generation-ipadaf1251d3/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad Air (5th generation)

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US market. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for iPad hardware

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026US Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty. The scalar is qualified to this market. Statutory rights are separate

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.