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iPad Air (5th generation)

Released March 2022.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026Announced March 8, 2022. Order from March 11, availability from March 18, 2022 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
10.86in
Chipset
Apple M1
Display type
LCD (IPS)
Storage
64, 256GB

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General

Series
iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Product name iPad Air (5th generation)
Model numbers
A2588, A2589, A25912Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026A2588 iPad Air (5th generation). A2589 and A2591 Wi-Fi + Cellular
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
8 March 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/03/apple-introduces-the-most-powerful-and-versatile-ipad-air-everRead 10 October 2026
Status
Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_Air_(5th_generation)Read 10 October 2026Infobox: discontinued May 7, 2024
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
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.
Launch price (US)
$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
Launch price (EU)
€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
Markets
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
Colours
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
Form factor
Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
OS updates promised
Not available
Security updates promised
Not available
Security updates until
Not available

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
247.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
Width
178.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
Thickness
6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
Weight
461g(1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Wi-Fi models 461 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 462 g
Frame
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
Front
Not available
Back
Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
Dust and water rating
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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
Built-in kickstand
Not available

Display

Screen 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
Resolution
2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch
Pixel density
264.6ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Display type (as published)
Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
Dimming zones
Not available
Refresh rate modes
Not available
Max refresh rate
Not available
Min refresh rate
Not available
Brightness (typical, SDR)
500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026500 nits brightness. Wide color display (P3). No percentage coverage published
Peak brightness
Not available
Full-screen HDR brightness
Not available
Contrast ratio
Not available
Colour depth
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
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
Fully laminated
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 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
Screen surface
Not available
Nano-texture option
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available

Platform

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
Software
Not available
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)
Chipset
Apple M11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Apple M1 chip
Process
5nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-unleashes-m1Read 10 October 2026M1 is built on 5-nanometer process technology
CPU cores
81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
CPU configuration
CountCore
4Performance
4Efficiency
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20264 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. Clock speeds not published by Apple
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Apple M1 GPU6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (8-core graphics)
GPU cores
81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268-core GPU. 16-core Neural Engine
NPU performance
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

Memory

RAM
8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 20268GB RAM listed in the Chip section
RAM type
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
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
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
None6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot: No
Max card size
Not available

Rear cameras

Rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Sensor sizePixel size (µm)Autofocus
Main121.81/3.0"1.22PDAF
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
Number of rear cameras
1
Main camera
12MP
Flash
Not available
Video recording
Width (px)Height (px)Max frame rate (fps)
3840216060
19201080240
128072030
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
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
Video HDR
Not available
Video formats
HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
LiDAR scanner
Not available

Front camera

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Field of view
Ultrawide122.4122°
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 202612MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122 degree field of view, f/2.4 aperture
Front camera resolution (as published)
Not available
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
Auto framing
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage
Front video
Width (px)Height (px)Max frame rate (fps)
1920108060
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps
Front autofocus
Not available

Audio

Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker layout
Not available
Stereo speakers
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers
Microphones
21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
3.5 mm jack
No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack: No
Audio features
Not available

Network

Cellular
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
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
2G bands
Not available
3G bands
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
4G bands
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
5G bands
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
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
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
Modem
Not available

Connectivity

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 bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Simultaneous dual band
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
NFC
No6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_air_(2022)-11411.phpRead 10 October 2026NFC: No
Positioning
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
Dual-band GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a USB-C connector
USB ports
11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026One USB-C connector in the Buttons and Connectors list
USB speed
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)
Thunderbolt
Not available
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
Max external display
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
External displays
11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Supports one external display

Stylus

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
Compatible styluses
NameIncludedTiltHoverCharging
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)NoNot availableNoMagnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)NoYesNoUSB-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)
Pressure levels
Not available
Tilt support
Yes
Hover
No

Keyboard and accessories

Accessory connector
Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list
Official keyboards
NameConnectionTrackpadIncluded
Magic KeyboardPogo pinsYesNo
Smart Keyboard FolioPogo pinsNot availableNo
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
Keyboard with trackpad
Yes
Keyboard in box
No

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Top button/Touch ID
Face unlock
Not available
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
Extra buttons
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
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
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Battery energy
28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Claimed battery life
Use caseConnectionHours (h)
Web browsingWi-Fi10
Video playbackNot available10
Web browsingCellular9
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
Video playback (claimed)
10h
Wired charging
Not available
Wired charging standards
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Charge 0 to 50 %
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 %
Not available
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Included charger
20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111887Read 10 October 2026

Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Geekbench 6 GPU
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
3DMark stress test stability
Not available
AnTuTu
Not available
Manual SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Brightness with auto (measured)
Not available
HDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
PWM up to brightness (measured)
Not available
Stylus latency (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Battery tests (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available

EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available

In the box

In the box
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

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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

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Model numberLaunch price (US)Launch price (EU)WeightSIMStorageCellularNetwork3G bands4G bands5G bands5G mmWavePositioning
A2588$599€679461 gNot available64 GBNoNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableDigital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation
A2588Not availableNot available461 gNot available256 GBNoNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableDigital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation
A2589$749€849462 gNano-SIMs 1, eSIM only No64 GBYesHSPA, LTE, 5G850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHzB1, 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, B48n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79NoDigital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular
A2589Not availableNot available462 gNano-SIMs 1, eSIM only No256 GBYesHSPA, LTE, 5G850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHzB1, 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, B48n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79NoDigital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular

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