iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5 : What are the differences?
The iPad Air 5 has a similar design to the iPad Air 4. In 2020, the iPad Air 4 completely reworked its design, changes that they’ve stuck within the 2022 iPad Air 5.
- Flat edges with a 10.9" edge-to-edge screen.
- The colours of the iPad Air 5 have been refreshed, now coming in Space Grey, Star White, Pink, Purple and Blue.
iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: Processor and 5G connectivity
The big difference between the iPad Air 4 vs the iPad Air 5 is its processor. The iPad Air 4 has the A14 chip, and the iPad Air 5 has a very powerful M1 chip. A Mac and iPad Pro processor is now in the iPad Air 5. Crazy! Look at the difference in the industry's leading Geekbench test.
Also read to learn more on different types of M1 chips, here.
iPad Air 2022 Geekbench Test:
What’s more, the iPad Air 5 has 5G support, so the speed of the M1 Chip is matched by the speed of the 5G network. An iPad for speed lovers.
iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: Front camera with big changes
The 2020 iPad Air 4 and the 2022 iPad Air 5 have the same rear camera. What does change is the front camera on the 2022 iPad Air 5.
- 12 megapixel ultra wide-angle front camera.
- Centre Stage function to focus on video calls even when moving around the room. The camera follows you!
iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: Battery life
Nothing beats the iPad when it comes to battery power. Both iPad Air 4 and iPad Air 5 consist of 10 hours of battery life. This means that you will only have to charge it a couple of times a week in most cases.
iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: Keyboard and Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Magic Keyboard are compatible with the iPad Air 4 and the iPad Air 5. There are no differences in use, so all the accessories you already had on your 2020 iPad Air 4 will be compatible with the 2022 iPad Air 5.
Summary of differences between the iPad Air 4 vs the iPad Air 5
Features | iPad Air 4 | iPad Air 5 |
---|---|---|
Screen | 10.9" | 10.9" |
Screen brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Rear camera | 12 Mpx | 12 Mpx |
Touch ID | Yes | Yes |
Front camera | 12 Mpx | 12 Mpx with ultra-wide-angle camera |
Center Stage | No | Yes |
Processor | A14 | M1 |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi + 4G | Wi-Fi + 5G |
Colours | Space Grey, Silver, Rose Gold, Blue and Green | Space Grey, Star White, Pink, Purple and Blue. |
Storage | 64GB, 256GB | 64GB, 256GB |
Battery life | 10 hours of web browsing | 10 hours of web browsing |
iPad Air 4 vs iPad Air 5: Storage, price and availability
The iPad Air 5 starts at 64GB and is also 256GB. The same goes for the iPad Air 4, which started at 64GB, and the next storage level up was 256GB. The prices for the new 2022 iPad Air 5 are:
- iPad Air 64GB: AED 2499
- iPad Air 64GB: AED 2499
You can get your hands on it by pre-ordering the iPad Air 2022 at iSTYLE or visiting one of the iSTYLE outlets.
The new iPad Air 5 will be available from March 11, 2022.