The iPad Air 5 (2022) was presented on the 8th of March, 2022. The 5th generation of the iPad Air was revealed to have a promising M1 SoC and a better, Ultra-Wide camera. On this page, you will find information about the size, price, performance, screen, and other technical specs of the iPad Air 5 (2022).

When will the iPad Air 5 (2022) be released?
Prices & Deals: Where to buy the iPad Air 5 (2022)
How to get the iPad Air 5 (2022) with a contract
Colors & design of the iPad Air 5 (2022): Space Gray, Starlight, New Blue
Cases & Accessories of the new iPad Air 5 (2022)
Specs of the iPad Air 5 (2022)
Special features of the iPad Air 5 (2022)

When will the iPad Air 5 (2022) be released?

The iPad Air 5 (2022) was shown during a launch event on the 8th of March, along with other Apple devices like the Apple iPhone SE (2022). The new device was presented alongside new SoCs and other new products from the Cupertino company. You can read everything about the launch event below.

Apple's spring event recap

The pre-orders about the device will begin on the 11th of March, and availability should start from the 18th of March 2022.

Prices & Deals: Where to buy the iPad Air 5 (2022)

Currently, there are no offers for the iPad Air 5 (2022). The prices begin at $599 for the Wi-Fi only 64GB model and $749 for the 5G cellular variant. Some models feature Wi-Fi 6 with dual-band connection and Bluetooth, while others come with the added ability for cellular connection.

Pre-orders will begin from Friday the 11th of March through the official Apple Store. The device will be available from the 18th of March, 2022. Return to this page to find out where to purchase the devices at the best prices.

How to get the iPad Air 5 (2022) with a contract

The new iPad Air 5 (2022) has support for 5G networks, and thus we can expect carriers to sell the device. Here you can find offers from all the major carriers. As of now, we have no offerings available; when these become public, we will add them here.

Colors & design of the iPad Air 5 (2022): Space Gray, Starlight, New Blue

Apple event peak performance 134 — The colors of the new iPad Air 5 (2022) / © Apple

The design of the iPad Air is fairly new, and Apple seems to be willing to keep it consistent. Thus, the new iPad Air 5 (2022) is visually near the previous iPad Air even if the internals is closer to the much more powerful iPad Pro. In terms of dimensions, it is 9.7 x 7 x 0.24 inches which makes it identical to the previous model. The new colors are Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and New Blue.

As with the previous iPad Air, we have a similar full-body display and a Touch ID button at the top of the device. The Retina display covers the entire front of the design.

The casing and many of the materials are made from recycled sources.

Cases & Accessories of the new iPad Air 5 (2022)

The new iPad Air has support for a wide range of peripherals with the most iconic being the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. Additionally, the device can be connected to the Magic Keyboard or be combined with a Folio case in different colors.

Specs of the iPad Air 5 (2022)

Apple event peak performance 078 — The performance uplift from the M1 is promising / © Apple

The display remains at 10.9 inches diagonally and features a Liquid Retina display. The resolution is 2360 x 1640 at (~263 ppi) with 500 nits of brightness and anti-reflective coating.

Internally we find the most differences with its predecessor. The Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) comes with an 8-core version of the M1 chip in the latest iPad Pro, promising considerable performance gains over the previous generation that featured the A-14 Bionic. The GPU is also at 8-cores with and a 16-core neural engine will take care of ML tasks.

In total, Apple claims that the device is 60% faster in CPU performance and two times faster in graphic workloads.

The cameras of the latest iPads have received a lot of care from Apple recently. So in the newest iPad Air 5 (2022), we find an updated 12-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera for calls with Center Stage that follows you around as you move in the frame. The main camera is a 12 MP wide camera.

Another important innovation is the connectivity: The Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) offers 5G connectivity for a better streaming experience and faster browsing. Aside from the 5G model, we also get a Wi-Fi-only model with support for Wi-Fi 6. Both devices also benefit from a faster USB port that supports up to 10Gbps data transfers.

Special features of the iPad Air 5 (2022)

The iPad Air 5 (2022) is compatible with the latest Apple Pencil and brings a wide range of features at this price point. The performance boost is impressive, especially considering the price of the cheapest iPad Pro model, starting from $799. At $599, the iPad Air 5 (2022) seems to complete the line-up, further closing the gap in performance while the compact design remains the same.

The 5G support, the Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and the increased USB bandwidth are all welcomed, turning the iPad Air 5 (2022) into a device you should keep your eyes on. Regardless it should be stated that these are based on the provided information by Apple and that until we test the devices, we can't say anything for sure.