iPad Air (5th gen)
Tablet information
Why buy this tablet?
iPad Air. Light. Bright. Full of might. With an immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display. The breakthrough Apple M1 chip delivers faster performance, making iPad Air a creative and mobile gaming powerhouse. Featuring Touch ID, advanced cameras, blazing-fast 5G and Wi-Fi, USB-C, and support for Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil (2nd generation) (Sold separately).
Top features
- 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide colour and an antireflective coating
- Apple M1 chip with Neural Engine
- 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Centre Stage
- All-day battery life
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◊ Legal Disclaimers
Mobile and Wireless:Data plan required. 5G and 4G LTE are available in selected markets and through selected carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/au/ipad/cellular/networks.
Display: The displays have rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad Pro 12.9-inch screen is 12.9 inches, the iPad Pro 11-inch screen is 11 inches, the iPad Air screen is 10.86 inches and the iPad mini screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Power and Battery: Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/au/batteries for more information.
Accessories: Accessories sold separately.
App Store: Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change.
Capacity: Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 17GB of space, including iPadOS 15 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can reinstall them from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings and iPad model.
Apple Arcade: Apple Arcade requires a subscription.
Apple TV: Apple TV+ requires a subscription.
FaceTime: FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient, and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a mobile network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
Feature Availability: Some features may not be available in all countries or all areas. See apple.com/au/ios/feature-availability for complete list.
Vodafone 5G: Vodafone's 5G Network is progressively being rolled out to selected areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth. 5G approved device required, with any Vodafone postpaid or prepaid mobile plan, in a Vodafone 5G Coverage area to access the 5G Network In non-5G coverage areas, you'll automatically switch to our 4G or 3G networks. Actual speeds vary due to location & network congestion. Check coverage and for updates when 5G is coming to your area at vodafone.com.au/5g.
- Operating System
- iPadOS 15
- Processor
- 8-core CPU, 8-core graphics, Apple Neural Engine
- Chipset
- Apple M1 chip
- Internal Memory Capacity
- 64GB, 256GB
- Ports
- USB-C, Smart Connector
- Size & Type
- 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (diagonal), LED‑backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
- Resolution
- 2360 x 1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
- Front
- 12MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4 aperture)
- Rear
- 12MP Wide (ƒ/1.8 aperture)
- Video
- 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, Slow‑motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Zoom
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Flash
- Retina Flash (Front Camera)
- Type
- Built‐in 28.6‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
- Use
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network
- SIM Type
- nano-SIM and eSIM
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz), HT80 with MIMO
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth® 5.0 technology
- GPS
- Built‑in GPS/GNSS
- IMS Services
- Wi-Fi Calling
- 5G Bands
- N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N29, N30, N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N71, N77, N78, N79
- 4G Bands
- 700, 800, 850, 900, 1500, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2300, 2500, 2600, 3500, 5200
- 3G Bands
- 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
- Data
- DC-HSDPA, Gigabit LTE
- Internet Browser
- Maps
- H x W x D
- 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm
- Weight
- 462 grams
- Device
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 metre)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter