iPad Air 5 (2022) Overview:
Here, we will discuss the full specifications and price of the iPad Air 5 (2022).
Design, Display
Design-wise, Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) is quite similar to its predecessor. It brings an aluminum body, which is available in five colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Blue, Pink, and Purple.
Over on the front, it has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels. It is a fully laminated screen based on IPS LCD technology. The screen even brings Apple’s True Tone technology, oleophobic coating, and Wide P3 color gamut. Likewise, it boasts 500 nits of peak brightness and is compatible with the second-gen Apple Pencil.
Performance
Under the hood, Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) packs the first-gen Apple M1 chip, further bridging the gap between iPad Air and the Pro model. The SoC brings 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and a new AI engine. If Apple is to be believed, the Air 5 (2022) can outperform its predecessor by up to 60%. The inclusion of the M1 chip means it’s the first iPad Air to come with a 5G option. However, 5G models are not yet available in Nepal.
Battery
Fueling the iPad Air 5 (2022) is a 28.6 Wh Li-Po battery. Apple claims it can last up to 10 hours of web browsing or video streaming on Wi-Fi. Further, you can expect 9 hours of web browsing using cellular data on the cellular model. It supports 20W charging via the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port.
In addition to charging, one can even use it to connect the iPad to an external display up to 6K resolution and 60Hz,
Others
Apple has swapped the 7MP front camera on the last-gen iPad Air with a 12MP sensor on the 2022 model. It now has support for Center Stage. Likewise, there is a 12MP wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture on the back.
iPad Air 5 (2022) Price in Nepal
| iPad Air 5 (2022) | Price in Nepal | Color Options |
| 64GB, Wi-Fi | Rs. 99,000 | Blue, Purple, Space Gray, Pink, Starlight |
| 256GB, Wi-Fi | Rs. 119,000 | Blue, Purple, Space Gray, Pink, Starlight |
iPad Air 5 (2022) Specifications Compare
| Date | March 8, 2022 |
| Status | In Stock |
| Series | iPad Air |
| Related Tablets |
| Dimension | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 461/462 grams |
| Build |
Back: Aluminum
Front: Glass
Frames: Aluminum
|
| Colors | Blue, Purple, Space Gray, Pink, Starlight |
| Size | 10.9 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina |
| Resolution |
2360 x 1640 pixels
16 : 10 aspect ratio
275 PPI pixel density
|
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits max (typ) |
| Laminated | Yes |
| Others | True Tone, Wide color P3, HDR10, DCI-P3, Dolby Vision |
| Cellular |
3G Bands: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100
4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71
|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), HT80 with MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS/GNSS |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 2 (charging, DisplayPort) |
| Chipset | Apple M1 |
| CPU |
Octa-core
|
| GPU | 8-Core GPU |
| OS | iPadOS |
| UI Version | 15 |
| Promised Updates |
|
| RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 64/256GB |
| Variant | 8/64GB, 8/256GB |
| Single |
Primary : 12MP f/1.8
|
| Features | Smart HDR 3, Panorama, Photo Geotagging |
| Video | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p @ 25/30/60/120/240 fps, 720P @ 30fps, 1080p Slo-mo at 120/240fps |
| Single | 12MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | Smart HDR 3, Center Stage, Retina Flash |
| Video | 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps |
| Fingerprint | Touch ID |
| Speakers | Two (2) |
| Microphones | Dual (2) |
| Type | Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Barometer |
| Type | 28.6Wh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W USB-C |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (seccong-gen) |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard |
| Others | AirTag, AirPods |
| Features | Apple Pay, Siri |