Apple lunched the new iPad Air in the Spring 2022 launch event , which is now powered by an M1 chip just like the latest iPad Pro. With the fifth-generation iPad Air, Apple has bridged the gap between the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineup. Here’s all you need to know about the new iPad Air.
Main overview of ipad Air 2022
Key new features of the iPad Air include the same M1 chip found in the iPad Pro, 5G connectivity on cellular models an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera with support for Center Stage, up to a 2x faster USB-C port for data transfer, and new color options
M1 Chip
The iPad Air has the same M1 processor as the iPad Pro. It’s got 8-cores CPU, 8-cores GPU and 8GB RAM. An 8-core CPU delivers up to 60 percent faster performance than the previous generation, making iPad Air a creative and mobile gaming powerhouse. Multitask smoothly between powerful apps and play graphics-intensive games. The iPad Air now supports 5G networks on Wi-Fi + Cellular models, but not faster mm Wave 5G like the iPad Pro does.
Center Stage Camera
With an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera, the new iPad Air is the last iPad to gain support for Center Stage, a feature that helps keep you and anyone else with you in the frame as you move around during video calls. Center Stage is available for FaceTime calls and in supported third-party video calling apps, such as Zoom. The tablet gets a Ultra Wide 12MP front camera with Center Stage that automatically pans the screen to include more people during video calls. There’s a 12MP wide camera on the back that supports 4K video recording
Apple iPad Air 5 Specifications
- Body: 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm, 461 g/462 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular), Nano-SIM/e-SIM
- Display: 10.9 inches Liquid Retina display, 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 ppi
- Chipset: Apple M1 chip
- CPU: 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- Memory: 8GB RAM and 64/ 256GB storage
- OS: iPadOS 15
- Rear Camera: 12MP Wide camera, Æ’/1.8 aperture
- Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Front Camera: 12MP, f/2.4, 122° FOV
- Video: 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 28.6Wh
- USB: USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, Supports external display up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Sensors: Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
- Supported Accessories: Apple Pencil (second-generation), Smart Folio Keyboard, Magic Keyboard
- Colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue
Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) Price and Availability
The new iPad Air is Already available to order From Friday, March 11, from apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including the US, with availability beginning Friday, March 18. Wi-Fi models of iPad Air are available with a starting price of $599 (US) and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $749 (US). The new iPad Air, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, comes in space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue finishes.
| ipad Air 5 (2022) | Price in the US (Official) | Price in the India (Official) | Price in the Nepal (Official) |
| 64GB, WiFi | USD 599 | Rs 54,900 | NPR 90,000 |
| 64GB, 5G | USD 749 | Rs 68,900 | NPR 110,000 |
| 256GB, WiFi | USD 749 | Rs 68,900 | NPR 110,000 |
| 256GB, 5G | USD 899 | Rs 82,900 | NPR 130,000 |
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