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

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

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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.

Processor

3.2 GHz  Apple M1

Ram

8 GB

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Storage

64, 256 GB

Battery Life

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