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Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro 2026 vs Apple iPad Air 5

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01Selected Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026) 550 g. Screen: 2800 x 1840 pixels (2.8K), 280 ppi. MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4 nm; MT8793N platform) processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 128 GB storage in this version. KSh 75,900Out of Stock	02 Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) About 10.9 inch screen. Apple M1 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. 7,600 mAh battery capacity. 28.6 Wh of stored energy. KSh 82,000In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro if you want a bigger 9,000 mAh battery, a larger 12-inch screen and Wi-Fi 6E. Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you want a 12 MP selfie camera, a lighter build (461 g) and 4K video recording.

Display

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: 2800 x 1840 pixels (2.8K), 280 ppi
Apple iPad Air 5: 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4 nm; MT8793N platform) processor
Apple iPad Air 5: Apple M1 processor

Software

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: Runs Android 16 with Google Play
Apple iPad Air 5: Runs iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 5: Wi-Fi 6 support

Storage

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro: 128 GB storage
Apple iPad Air 5: Up to 256 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro

Bigger battery: 9,000 mAh (vs 7,600 mAh).
Larger 12-inch screen (vs 10.9-inch).
Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2022).
120 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 5

Higher-resolution selfie camera: 12 MP (vs 8 MP).
Lighter: 461 g (vs 550 g).
4K video recording (vs 1080p).

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Priority	Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro	Apple iPad Air 5
Display	12-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 280 ppi	10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor	Apple M1 processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	128 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 16 hours per charge	7,600 mAh battery
Weight	550 g	461 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Software	Android 16 with Google Play	iPadOS 15.4
Battery capacity	9,000 mAh battery	7,600 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Brand	Amazon	Apple
Model	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air (2022)
Announced	8 October 2026	2022, March 08
Connectivity	Mobile network: Wi-Fi connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 LE; USB: USB-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; charging, audio and DisplayPort	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 13 MP; Front: 8 MP	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models	—	A2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions	270.8 x 183.85 x 6.5 mm	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight	550 g	461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materials	Aluminium unibody	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	—	Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display	12-inch IPS touchscreen with Nanomatte anti-glare finish	10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2800 x 1840 pixels (2.8K), 280 ppi	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display features	Up to 120 Hz refresh rate; 3:2 aspect ratio; Nanomatte anti-glare surface	500 nits (typ)
Display protection	—	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 8400 (4 nm; MT8793N platform)	Apple M1
CPU	Octa-core Arm Cortex-A725, up to 3.25 GHz	Octa-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPU	Arm Mali-G720, 7 cores	Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
RAM	8GB LPDDR5X	8GB
Storage	128GB internal storage; formatted and available capacity is lower	64GB, 256GB
Storage technology	UFS 3.1	—
Expandable storage	Not supported	No
Internal	—	64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Rear camera	13 MP	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera	8 MP	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus	HDR
Rear camera video	1080p Full HD	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features	Fixed focus	HDR
Front camera video	1080p Full HD	1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Battery	9000 mAh; up to 16 hours of video playback and 20 hours of Kindle reading; runtime varies with usage and settings	Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)
Charging	USB-C, up to 27 W USB PD 3.0 PPS; up to 80% in 1.5 hours with compatible charger; power adapter sold separately	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating system	Android 16 with Google Play	iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Software updates	Up to 7 years of Android OS and security updates	—

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Network	Wi-Fi connectivity	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	—	Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 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 - A2589 (cellular version only)
Additional network details	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2591 (cellular version only)
5G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 (cellular version only)
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3 LE	5.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	Wi-Fi-based location services	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
USB	USB-C; USB 3.2 Gen 1 up to 5 Gbps; charging, audio and DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Water resistance	IP52 dust and splash-resistance rating; not waterproof	—

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient-light sensor and fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	Graphite	Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue
Microphones	Dual microphones	—
Voice assistant	Designed for Alexa+	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Loudspeakers	Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Included items

Included items specifications comparison
Specification	Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)	Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
In the box	Tablet, USB-C charging cable, quick-start guide and cleaning cloth	—

Similarities

Both have 8 GB RAM.
Both have LCD displays.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Neither has a memory card slot.
Neither has expandable storage.

In summary

Choose Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro for Android, a larger battery and a larger screen; Apple iPad Air 5 combines iPadOS, a smaller screen and a lighter build.

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