iPad Air (5th gen, 2022)
The iPad Air gets M1 silicon — Pro power at $599.
The Apple iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) is a flagship Apple smartphone released Mar 2022, with a launch price of $599. It pairs the Apple M1 with a 10.9" LCD display, a 12 MP main camera and a 7,729 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — M1 power at iPad Air pricing. Standout strengths: m1 silicon at the air price. and usb-c + 5g option. Main trade-off: 60 hz lcd (no promotion).
M1 power at iPad Air pricing.
iPad Air 5 stuffed M1 silicon into the mid-tier Air at $599 — a near-Pro-class iPad for far less.
Read the full review- M1 silicon at the Air price.
- USB-C + 5G option.
- Center Stage selfie.
- Apple Pencil 2 + Magic Keyboard support.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) compares
| iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) | Reno 12 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Apple M1 | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Display | 10.9" LCD | 6.7" AMOLED 120 Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 12 MP · f/1.5 |
| Battery | 7,729 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,352 mAh |
| Launch price | $599 | $599 | $1,099 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) released?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) was released in Mar 2022.
How much does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) cost?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) launched at $599 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) screen size and type?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) has a 10.9" LCD display.
What chipset does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) use?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) is powered by the Apple M1 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) have?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) ships with 8 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) battery capacity?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) has a 7,729 mAh battery.
How fast does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) charge?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) supports USB-C wired charging.
What is the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) main camera?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) has a 12 MP main camera.
Does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) have a headphone jack?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) get software updates?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) update policy: To iPadOS 18.
How much does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) weigh?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) weighs 461 g.
What colours does the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) come in?
The iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) is available in 5 colours: Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Blue, Starlight.
Is the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) worth buying?
iPad Air 5 stuffed M1 silicon into the mid-tier Air at $599 — a near-Pro-class iPad for far less. SpecEagle gives the iPad Air (5th gen, 2022) an editorial score of 80/100.
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