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  • Display: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina screen with 2360 × 1640 resolution
  • Performance: Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
  • Memory and storage: 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
  • Cameras: 12MP rear camera with 4K recording and a 12MP front camera with Center Stage
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery: Up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or video playback
  • Controls and expansion: Touch ID, USB-C and support for Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil USB-C (sold separately)
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Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) Highlights

  • 10.9-inch LCD display
  • 7,600 mAh battery
  • Up to 256GB storage, with 8GB RAM
  • M1 processor
  • 12MP main camera
  • 500 nits peak brightness

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) overview

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) is priced at KSh 82,000 in Kenya. It was announced on 8 March 2022. It is a premium 10.9-inch tablet that runs on the Apple M1 chip with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and has a 12MP rear camera. The tablet has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with a 1640 × 2360 resolution and 264ppi pixel density. Graphics are handled by an 8-core Apple GPU. This model pairs 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. Other versions of the tablet come with 64GB of storage.

The Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) is powered by a 7,600mAh lithium-ion battery. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. It has a USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) port with DisplayPort output. Audio comes from stereo speakers.

On the back is a 12MP f/1.8 camera with phase-detection autofocus. The rear camera records 4K at up to 60fps and 1080p at up to 240fps, with gyro-assisted electronic stabilisation to steady handheld footage. Video calls use a 12MP f/2.4 front camera, which records 1080p at up to 60fps. The tablet measures 247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1mm. It is built with an aluminium frame and back, with a glass front. Unlocking uses a fingerprint sensor.

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
BrandAppleSamsungXiaomiApple
ModelApple iPad Air (2022)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9Xiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad mini (2024)
Announced2022, March 082023, July 262025, September 252024, October 15
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 18Available. Released 2023, August 11Available. Released 2025, September 25Available. Released 2024, October 23
ModelsA2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17SM-X710, SM-X716B25097RP43GA2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2
ConnectivityMobile 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 connectorMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorMobile network: No cellular connectivity; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5; USB: USB Type-C 3.2, accessory connectorMobile 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/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; Front: 32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µmRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
SAR EUNot specified0.66 W/kg (body)Not specifiedNot specified

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)254.3 x 165.8 x 5.9 mm (10.01 x 6.53 x 0.23 in)251.2 x 173.4 x 5.8 mm (9.89 x 6.83 x 0.23 in)195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)498 g (1.10 lb)485 g or 494 g (1.07 lb)293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum frame, aluminum backGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus supportNot specifiedStylus support (magnetic)Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)11.0 inches, 350.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio); Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+11.2 inches, 371.5 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~274 ppi density)2136 x 3200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~345 ppi density)1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla GlassNot specifiedScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features500 nits (typ)120Hz, HDR10+68B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 800 nits (peak)500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
ProcessorApple M1Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHzOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPUApple GPU (8-core graphics)Adreno 740Adreno 830Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
RAM8GB8GB, 12GB8GB, 12GB, 16GB8GB
Storage64GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storageNomicroSDXC (dedicated slot)NoNo
Internal64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Storage technologyNot specifiedUFSUFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.1Not specified

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)32 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 0.61µm12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDRLED flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDRQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDRHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
BatteryLi-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)Li-Po 8400 mAh9200 mAhLi-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)
ChargingNot specified45W wired67W wired, PD3.0, QC3+ 22.5W reverse wiredNot specified

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Operating systemiPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6Android 16, HyperOS 3iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GNo cellular connectivityGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)NoeSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900Not applicableGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100Not applicableHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands1, 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)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66Not specified1, 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, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 (cellular version only)
Additional network details1, 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)Not specifiedNot specified1, 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, 48, 66, 71 - A2996 (cellular version only)
5G bands1, 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)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6Not specified1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996 (cellular version only)
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyNot specifiedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
GPRSNot specifiedNot specifiedNot applicableNot specified
EDGENot specifiedNot specifiedNot applicableNot specified

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
NFCNoNoNoNo
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 55.3, A2DP
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSNoGPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
RadioNoNoNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.2, accessory connectorUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
Infrared portNot specifiedNot specifiedYesNot specified

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Water resistanceNot specifiedIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Not specifiedNot specified

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, BlueBeige, GraphitePine Green, Blue, GraySpace Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight
Additional featuresNot specifiedWireless Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)Not specifiedNot specified
Stylus supportNot specified2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)Not specifiedNot specified

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNoNoNo
Audio featuresNot specifiedNot specified24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audioNot specified

Tests

tests specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
LoudspeakerNot specifiedNot specified-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)Not specified
BatteryNot specifiedNot specifiedActive use score 13:39hNot specified

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 5 (M1)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GXiaomi Pad 8 ProApple iPad Mini A17 Pro
EnergyNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedClass E
BatteryNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedClass D (52 falls)
RepairabilityNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specifiedClass C

Specs

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) specifications

General

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — General
BrandApple
ModelApple iPad Air (2022)
Announced2022, March 08
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 18
ModelsA2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17

Design

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Design
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus support

Display

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Display
Display10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features500 nits (typ)

Performance

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Performance
ProcessorApple M1
CPUOcta-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPUApple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Memory & Storage
RAM8GB
Storage64GB, 256GB
Expandable storageNo
Internal64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Cameras
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDR
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR
Front camera video1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Battery & Charging
BatteryLi-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)

Software

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Software
Operating systemiPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Network
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands1, 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 details1, 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 bands1, 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)
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Connectivity
NFCNo
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Features
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1) — Audio
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNo

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