Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (Wi-Fi) Specs

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iPad Air 5th Gen (Wi-Fi) – MM9C3LL/A iPad13,16 – A2588 – 4041

About this iPad Air

The iPad A2588 was released on March 8, 2022, and is a Wi-Fi only model which doesn’t support cellular connectivity or A-GPS. Compared to its predecessors, the A2588 comes with the new faster processor, the Apple M1, which offers much better technical specifications. Instead of Face id, the unit provides Touch identification, thanks to the authentication sensor on the phone’s top button. The device supports the Apple pencil 2nd Gen also added as an option. The internal RAM is 8GB, and users can choose a flash memory option between 64 GB and 256 GB.

The device has a “Liquid Retina” fully-laminated and anti-reflective display, with a resolution of 2360×1640 pixels (264 ppi, 500 nits). Its size is 10.9” and is packed into a thin case with rounded corners. The display reflectivity is 1.8%.

The camera system comes with two cameras – front and rear. The front one has a 12MP resolution and is an ultrawide camera with 122 degrees field of view and f/2.4 aperture. It shoots up to 1080p video, and the “Center Stage” technology enables the subject to keep the center position on the screen all the time. The 12MP rear-mounted camera is the “Wide” one that shoots up to 4K video with f/1.8 aperture and auto image stabilization.

In addition to a USB-C port, other connectivity options are 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz/5 GHz), HT80 with MIMO capability, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has a dual microphone and stereo speakers.

The case has one of five colors: dark “Space Gray,” a warm gray “Starlight,” or pink, purple, or blue.

3.2 GHz Apple M1

8 GB

64, 256 GB

10 Hours

Storage & Memory

The unit has 8 GB of RAM, and there are two options for flash memory – 64 GB and 256 GB.

Screen Size and Resolution

This iPad has a Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640, 264 ppi, and a diagonal size of 10.9″.

OS & Processor

The main processor is the Apple M1 chip with 64-bit architecture and a 3.2 GHz clock frequency. The unit fully supports the final version of iPadOS 15. It also supports the current version of iPadOS 16, but fails to support the advanced Reference Mode and Accessibility Detection features. It does support the Stage Manager features to improve multitasking, except for full external display support.

Battery

The battery is the Li-Ion type, has 28.6 Watt-hour capacity, and is non-removable. One charge provides up to 10 hours of web surfing. Charging can be done via power adapter or through USB-C on the computer system.

Dimensions and Weight

The phone’s height is 247.6 mm, the width is 178.5 mm, and the depth is 6.1 mm. The weight is 461 g.

Inclusive Features

Display resolution of 2360 x 1640, 264 ppi, and a diagonal size of 10.9″
12 MP Front camera with f/2.4 aperture
12 MP rear camera, with f/1.8 aperture
Cinematic mode for video recording and Cinematic video stabilization
Supported video playback formats are H-264, ProRes, and HEVC
Dolby Vision and HDR10 supported
Fingerprint sensor into the top button
True Tone feature dynamically adjusts the display white balance
Siri – FaceTime application support
Slow motion video support
Smart HDR 3 optimizes front camera photography processing
Wide color capture for photos and LivePhotos
Red-eye correction
Digital zoom, up to 5x
Panorama, up to 63 MP.
Burst mode and quick take video
Photo geotagging option
Retina flash
Access to 5G and LTE networks
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Nano-SIM and eSIM

Introduction Date: March 8, 2022					Discontinued Date: May 7, 2024
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (8 Cores)			Onboard RAM	8 GB
Processor Speed		3.2 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple M1			Capacity	64, 256 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				Sync & Charge (USB-C)	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)	Case Type		Tablet
Standard Bluetooth				5.0	Form Factor		iPad Air 5th Gen
Cell Network				Wi-Fi Only	Housing Color		Black (Colors)
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (28.6 W hr)				Apple Order Number		MM9C3LL/A
Battery Life	10 hours				Apple Subfamily		iPad Air 5th Gen (Wi-Fi)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2588 (EMC 4041)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPad13,16
Pre-installed OS			iPadOS 15.4 (19E241)		Camera		12 Megapixels
Maximum OS			Current		Dimensions		9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24
Built-in Display			10.9″ Liquid Retina		Average Weight		1.02 lbs. (461 g)
Display Resolution			2360×1640 (264 ppi)		Mac Support		OS X 10.11.6

Identifier reference: MM9C3LL/A, A2588, EMC 4041, iPad13,16. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 20, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPad Air at a glance

Family: iPad Air
Order Number: MM9C3LL/A
Model Number: A2588
EMC: 4041
Model ID: iPad13,16
Chip: M1
Year: 2024

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