Apple iPad Air

Released

Nov 01, 2013

Display

9.7 inches
1536 x 2048 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
1.2 MP front

Hardware

Apple A7
1GB RAM

Storage

128GB,

Battery

8820 mAh

OS

iOS 12.x

Description

The iPad Air is Apple's fifth generation full-sized iPad tablet, and the name is definitelly fitting for this remarkable device. It is only 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just 469 grams, making it the lightest slate of this size. Its screen is identical to the one we know from its predecessor - a 9.7-inch Retina Display with oleophobic coating and resolution of 1536 by 2048 pixels. Under the hood, Apple has chosen to install its A7 chip, which is the very same 64-bit SoC powering the iPhone 5s. As a result, the new iPad is two times faster than the previous model. With the 5MP iSight camera, one can take detailed photos and 1080p Full HD videos, while the FaceTime HD front-facing snapper is ideal for video chats and self portraits. Connecting to the internet is done either via Wi-Fi, or over a 4G LTE network, should you choose a cellular-enabled iPad Air model. Apple's iOS 7 operating system is loaded onto the tablet, with iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps included at no cost.

Cons

The camera lacks flash

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	9.7 inches
Resolution:	1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.65 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Apple A7
Processor:	Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone, 64-bit
GPU:	PowerVR G6430
RAM:	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage:	128GB
Device type:	Tablet
OS:	iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	8820 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 33 mm
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Time-lapse video, EIS, Video calling
Front:	1.2 MP
Video capture:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches (240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm)
Weight:	16.86 oz (478.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Other
Colors:	Black, Gray, Silver, White

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
UMTS:	850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:	LTE, HSPA, UMTS
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	TV-out
Additional microphone(s):	Yes

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot
USB:	Lightning
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop

Phone features
Notifications:	Flight mode, Silent mode
Other features:	Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Oct 22, 2013
FCC ID value:	BCGA1475 link
Measured SAR:
Body:	1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.33 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 929
In The Box:	Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Availability
Officially announced:	Oct 22, 2013

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