Apple iPad Air (5th Gen, 2022) - Specifications, Pictures and Prices

Yesterday Apple did "Peek Performance" special event transfer. As part of this pre-recorded keynote from the Steve Jobs Theater, there was not only the new iPhone SE and a new type of Mac computer with M1 Ultra and a matching monitor to admire. A new iPad Air was also presented. This now also has an M1 chip and a front camera with a "Center Stage" function. The entire lineup of tablets from Apple is now equipped with this feature. Further technical data, pictures of the new iPad Air and the prices of the configurations can be found here.

Apple iPad Air (2022) specifications

The Apple iPad Air presented yesterday represents the 5th generation of this tablet model, and with it a Upgraded version from 2020. There are not quite as many innovations as with this one. However, it is noteworthy that the A14 Bionic chip has been replaced by the M1 SoC. This results in a considerable increase in performance for the use of the device in various areas. Whether programming, video editing, gaming or other applications - the Apple iPad Air of the 5th generation is ready for it. Here are more technical data from the iPad Air data sheet for 2022:

• Manufacturer: Apple
• Model: iPad Air (5th Gen)
• Device type: tablet computer
• Dimensions: 24,8 x 17,9 x 0,61 cm
• Weight: 461 g (Wi-Fi model) or 462 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
• Display technology: Liquid Retina display
• Display diagonal: 10,9 inches (27,69 cm)
• Display resolution: 2.360. x 1.640 pixels @ 264 ppi
• Internal storage: 64 GB or 256 GB
• System on Chip: M1 chip with 8 cores CPU, 8-core GPU and 8GB RAM
• Apple Pencil compatible: yes, with the 2st generation
• Main camera (rear): 12 MP with ƒ / 1.8 aperture, various photo and video modes
• Video recording (main camera): 4K with 24 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 fps or 60 fps; Slow motion in 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
• FaceTime camera (selfie cam): 12 MP with ƒ/2.4 aperture, ultra wide angle lens with 122° field of view, Smart HDR 3, various modes
• Video recording (FaceTime camera): 1080p videos
• Operating system: iPadOS 15
• Sensors: Touch ID, 3-axis gyro sensor, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
• WLAN: in all models 802.11ax WLAN 6, simultaneous dual band (2,4 GHz and 5 GHz)
• Bluetooth: in all models Bluetooth 5.0
• Cellular: in Wi-Fi + Cellular models with UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA, GSM/EDGE, LTE and 5G (data and WLAN calls only, no cellular telephony)
• SIM format: Nano-SIM and eSIM
• Physical interface: USB-C with USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
• Scope of delivery: iPad Air, USB-C charging cable, 20W USB-C power adapter
• Price: from € 679
• More info: Official press release

iPad Air (2022) models and prices

With an iPhone, the price mainly depends on the size of the internal memory. Adding to this factor on an iPad is the choice between the wireless (Wi-Fi) and wireless cellular (Wi-Fi + Cellular) models. The prices listed in the following table result from the combination of the respective options:

The Apple iPad Air (5th gen) in the video

Both for the new Apple iPad Air and for all the information from yesterday Keynote you can watch a video of each. Because on Apple's YouTube channel there are not only videos advertising the new devices, but also the entire "Peek Performance" stream as a video on demand. In the following I have embedded the two videos (introduction of the iPad Air and the entire keynote) so that you don't have to search for them for a long time.

Johannes Domke

After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.