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iPad Air

ProcessorApple M4 chip
Storage128 GB
DisplayRETINA
OSiPadOS 26 iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Learn more about iPadOS 26

Specifications 32 normalized

Processor
Processor
Apple M4 chip
Media Engine
8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores
9-core GPU
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
16-core Neural Engine
120 GB/s memory bandwidth
12 GB unified memory
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
ProRes encode and decode engine
AV1 decode
Memory & storage
Storage
iPad Air 11‑inch
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB
Display
Display
Liquid Retina display
LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
Wide color (P3)
True Tone
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Fully laminated
Antireflective coating
500 nits brightness
Supports Apple Pencil Pro
Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
Apple Pencil hover
Touch ID
Unlock iPad
Secure personal data within apps
Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Display Support
Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz
Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Connectivity
Buttons and Connectors
Speaker :Top Top button/Touch ID sensor :Top Camera :Front, to the right of the display Microphone :Front, to the right of the display Speaker :bottom Volume buttons :Right side, top Camera :Back Microphone :Back Magnetic connector :Back Smart Connector :Back USB‑C connector :bottom Camera :Front, to the right of the display
Cellular and Wireless
Apple N1 wireless networking chip
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO5
Simultaneous dual band
Bluetooth 6
Thread networking technology
Apple C1X cellular modem
5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79)5
FDD-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)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
SIM Card
eSIM7
iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
Charging and Expansion
USB-C port with support for:
Charging
DisplayPort
USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Camera & audio
Camera
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Digital zoom up to 5x
Five-element lens
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
Front Camera
Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera
ƒ/2.0 aperture
Smart HDR 4
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
Lens correction
Retina Flash with True Tone
Auto image stabilization
Burst mode
Audio Calling
FaceTime audio
Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app
Speakers
Landscape stereo speakers
Audio Playback
Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio playback
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Power & battery
Power and Battery
Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
Built‐in 36.59‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Physical & build
Dimensions
height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
iPad Air 11‑inch
Wi-Fi models: 1.02 pounds (464 grams)
Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 1.03 pounds (465 grams)
Operating system & software
Operating System
iPadOS 26 iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Learn more about iPadOS 26
Other
Models
11 and 13 inch iPad Air
iPad Air 11‑inch
iPad Air 13‑inch
Apple Intelligence
Built into your iPad, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple. Learn more about Apple Intelligence
Video Recording
4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
Time‑lapse video with stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
Continuous autofocus video
Playback zoom
Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264
Video Calling
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Micro­phones
Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Location
Digital compass
Wi‑Fi
iBeacon microlocation
GPS/GNSS
Cellular
Sensors
Touch ID
Three‐axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Apple Pay
Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
Send and receive money in Messages
Siri
Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
Activate hands-free with only your voice using "Siri" or "Hey Siri," or use Type to Siri
Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful
Accessi­bility
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Spoken Content
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Real-Time Text
Audio Descriptions
Subtitles and Closed Captioning
Live Captions
System Require­ments
Apple Account (required for some features)
Internet access11
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Languages
Language support Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong), Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), English (U.S.), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal),
Video Playback
Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Environ­mental Require­ments
Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
iPad Air and the Environment
iPad Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:12
Progress toward Apple 2030
Materials
Energy
Packaging
Waste
Smarter chemistry18
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery
100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards
100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and gold plating in all connectors
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
80% recycled steel in the Apple logo
40%

I/O Ports 3

  • USB-C port with support for
  • DisplayPort
  • USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

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    "Display": "Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi; Wide color (P3); True Tone; Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; Fully laminated; Antireflective coating; 500 nits brightness; Supports Apple Pencil Pro; Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C); Apple Pencil hover",
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    "Video Calling": "FaceTime video; Center Stage; iPad to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular; Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay; Screen sharing; Portrait mode in FaceTime video; Spatial Audio; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes",
    "Audio Calling": "FaceTime audio; Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app",
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    "SIM Card": "eSIM7; iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)",
    "Location": "Digital compass; Wi‑Fi; iBeacon microlocation; GPS/GNSS; Cellular",
    "Sensors": "Touch ID; Three‐axis gyro; Accelerometer; Barometer; Ambient light sensor",
    "Touch ID": "Unlock iPad; Secure personal data within apps; Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books",
    "Apple Pay": "Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web; Send and receive money in Messages",
    "Siri": "Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more; Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri; Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant; Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful",
    "Charging and Expansion": "USB-C port with support for:; Charging; DisplayPort; USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)",
    "Display Support": "Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz; Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C; VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately); Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV; Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)",
    "Power and Battery": "Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Built‐in 36.59‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video; Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system; Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network",
    "Operating System": "iPadOS 26 iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Learn more about iPadOS 26",
    "Accessi­bility": "VoiceOver; Zoom; Magnifier; Spoken Content; Voice Control; Switch Control; AssistiveTouch; Siri and Dictation; Type to Siri; Real-Time Text; Audio Descriptions; Subtitles and Closed Captioning; Live Captions",
    "System Require­ments": "Apple Account (required for some features); Internet access11; macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder; macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later; Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)",
    "Languages": "Language support Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong), Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), English (U.S.), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), ",
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    "Audio Playback": "Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos; Spatial Audio playback; User-configurable maximum volume limit",
    "Environ­mental Require­ments": "Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C); Nonoperating temperature: −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C); Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing; Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)",
    "iPad Air and the Environment": "iPad Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:12; Progress toward Apple 2030; Materials; Energy; Packaging; Waste; Smarter chemistry18; 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure; 100% recycled cobalt and 95% recycled lithium in the battery; 100% recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards; 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras and gold plating in all connectors; 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets; 80% recycled steel in the Apple logo; 40% "
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