Apple has launched its new iPad Air 5th Generation in India at its online event with the same 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button. It runs on the last year's Apple M1 chip with up to 256GB storage, which is the same as the iPad Pro, and also supports the 5G (optional). It comes with the latest iPad OS 15 out of the box.
It has a 12MP front-facing Ultra-Wide camera with Center Stage, which automatically pans to keep users in view as they move around. There is a new 12MP rear wide camera that is used in the iPad Pro. It features stereo speakers in landscape mode, a USB-C port, and Wi-Fi 6 support, and also supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation).
Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (2022) Specifications -
| Display | 10.9-inch (2360 x 1640 pixels) Retina True Tone display with P3 Color Gamut, 500 nits brightness, 264 PPI |
| Processor | Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM/Storage | 64GB/256GB variants |
| OS/UI | iPad OS 15 |
| SIM | Single-SIM (Optional) |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 5P lens, Smart HDR 3 |
| Front Camera | 12MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth front camera with 122° field of view, f/2.4 aperture, Centre Stage |
| Features | Dual microphones for calls, Stereo speakers, Touch ID on the top |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5x 6.1mm |
| Weight | 461g (Wi-Fi) / 462g (5G) |
| Connectivity | 5G (optional), Wi‑Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz)Wi-Fi 6; simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Built‑in GPS/GNSS, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) |
| Battery/Charger | 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery with up to 10 hours (9 hours in 5G) of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching the video, or listening to music |
Pricing and Availability -
The new iPad Air comes in space grey, starlight, pink, purple, and blue colors. It will be available for pre-order in 29 countries and regions, including India from March 11 on Apple.com and will be available from March 18th in the selected countries.
iPad Air 5th Gen Prices are -
- Wi-Fi/64GB storage - Rs.54,900
- Wi-Fi/256GB storage - Rs.68,900
- 5G/Wi-Fi/64GB storage - Rs.68,900
- 5G/Wi-Fi/256GB storage - Rs.82,900
iPad Air 5th Gen Accessories Prices are -
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation) - Rs.10,900.
- Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Air - Rs.27,900
- Smart Keyboard Folio for the new iPad Air - Rs.15,900.
- Smart Folio for the new iPad Air - Rs.7,500
