M2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 8 cores
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 9 cores
Neural Engine 16 cores
Working memory 8GB RAM

12MP wide camera
ƒ/1.8 aperture
Up to 5x digital zoom
5-element lens
Autofocus with Focus Pixels technology
Panoramic shooting up to 63MP
Smart HDR 4
Capture a wide range of colors when shooting
still images and live photos
Geotagging for photos
Automatic image stabilization
Burst shooting of photos
Image saving formats: HEIF and JPEG

Video recording
4K video recording at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps 720p
HD video recording at 30 fps
1080p slow motion video recording at 120 or 240 fps
Time lapse video recording with
extended dynamic range stabilization for video at up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p, 4K and 720p)
Continuous autofocus during video recording
Zoom during
video playback Video saving formats: HEVC and H.26

12MP ultra-wide horizontal camera
ƒ/2.4 aperture
Smart HDR 4
1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps
Time lapse with video stabilization
Extended dynamic range for video at up to 30 fps
Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
Lens distortion correction
True Tone (retina with flash) Flash
Auto image stabilization
Burst photography

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO
Dual and simultaneous support for 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks
5.3 Bluetooth 5.0
(sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO
 LTE Up to 1 Gigabit speed with 4×4 MIMO
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
GSM/EDGE
Data only, not for making phone calls
Support for making calls over a
wireless network (Wi-Fi Calling) 
eSIM

Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Three-axis gyroscope
Accelerometer
Atmospheric pressure gauge (barometer)
Ambient light sensor

iPad Air
1-meter USB-C charging cable
*Power adapter not included

247.6×178.5×6.1 mm

Product weight:  approximately 462 grams