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Apple iPad Air Specs

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Apple iPad Air Review

8.2

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Released

Nov 01, 2013

Display

9.7-inch
1536 x 2048 px

Camera

5 MP Main
1.2 MP Selfie

Battery

8820 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Apple A7
1GB RAM

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.

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	9.7-inch
Resolution:	1536 x 2048 px, 264 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.65 %
Colors:	16 777 216
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
OS:	iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) Screenshots
Device type:	Tablet

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

Camera
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
4G (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+)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
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
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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Alternative variants

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Weight:	16.54 oz (469.0 g)
Location:	Wi-Fi positioning
Price:	$ 499

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 32GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB
Weight:	16.54 oz (469.0 g)
Location:	Wi-Fi positioning
Price:	$ 599

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 64GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	64GB
Weight:	16.54 oz (469.0 g)
Location:	Wi-Fi positioning
Price:	$ 699

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 128GB

Wi-Fi only

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	128GB
Weight:	16.54 oz (469.0 g)
Location:	Wi-Fi positioning
Price:	$ 799

Apple iPad Air 32GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB
Price:	$ 729

Apple iPad Air 64GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	64GB
Price:	$ 829

Apple iPad Air 16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	16GB
Price:	$ 629

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

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Overall User Rating

(9 reviews)

8.2

Build quality

8.8

Camera quality

6.7

Performance

8.8

Display

8.2

Battery life and charging

8.3

tom2000

Arena Apprentice

Bad

Posted: Aug 01, 2015, 1:52 PM

Phone owned for less than 3 months

I bought it for much money and it worked pretty good but then the problems came aftera month it suddenly crashed so i went to a repair shop well after another 2 months it crashed again so bought another tablet and this one works perfect.

Shahriyar

Arena Apprentice

The Power of Lightness

Edited: May 06, 2014, 8:25 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

You have to hold iPad Air to believe it. It’s just 7.5 millimeters thin and weighs just one pound. The stunning Retina display sits inside thinner bezels, so all you see is your content. And an incredible amount of power lies inside the sleek enclosure. So you can do so much more. With so much less.
The new A7 chip in iPad Air was designed with 64-bit architecture.So you get incredible power in a device you can take with you wherever you go.
The redesigned Smart Cover and Smart Case are a perfect fit for iPad Air. They automatically wake it when opened and put it to sleep when closed. They also fold to create a great stand for reading, viewing, and typing. And they come in a whole range of colors. So they don’t just work smart, they look smart.

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What I like

Great os
Great ui speed
Very Thin & style
Nice body quality
A great music player
Loud speaker
Nice display
Beautiful

What I don't like

It doesn't have touch id
No flash for behind camera

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pmgvsa5

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This is it!!!!

Posted: Mar 20, 2014, 1:02 AM

Phone owned for less than 3 months

I have the samsung galaxy note 3 . But for tablet the iPad Air is the best that I ever have . It is incredible fast in web browsing and now with the last update in 7.1 it's more flexible. We'll done to Apple .

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