Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) vs Apple iPad Air (2019)
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
72.80 %
79.41 %
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
1.2 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 20.6 oz (589 g)
the average is 20.6 oz (589 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Gold, Gray, Silver
Gold, Gray, Silver
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
3.5 mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers
Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A10 Fusion APL1W24
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Processor
GPU
PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
256 GB
OS
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
iPadOS
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO
USB
Lightning
Lightning
Features
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Battery
Capacity
8827 mAh
8134 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Internet use
LTE: 9 hours; Wi-Fi: 10 hours
LTE: 9 hours; Wi-Fi: 10 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Vibration
Other features
Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice commands, Voice recording
Shopping information
In The Box
iPad Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter
Lightning to USB cable, USB power adapter
MSRP price
$ 559
$ 779
