After working wonders in macOS devices, Apple's in-house M1 SoC replaced its A-series processors in the high-end iPad Pro models last year, and they got a big performance bump thanks to that. This year, the same SoC has trickled down to the Apple iPad Air (2022), making it the most affordable iPad with the M1 SoC. In terms of functionality, the iPad Air (2022) is still limited by its software and cannot take on the MacBook Air directly. However, its starting price of Rs. 54,900 compared to the more expensive iPad Pro models does leave room for accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, both of which help improve its versatility. With this in mind, it's time to find out whether the iPad Air (2022) can double up as an affordable laptop alternative, and whether it offers better value than the iPad Pro 11-inch (2021) with the same set of accessories. Here's my review.
Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular tablet was launched on 8th March 2022. The tablet comes with a 10.90-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2360x1640 pixels at a pixel density of 264 pixels per inch (ppi). Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular is powered by an octa-core Apple M1 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular on the rear packs 12-megapixel camera. It sports a 12-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular is based on iPadOS 15 and packs 64GB of inbuilt storage. The Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular measures 247.60 x 178.50 x 6.10mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 462.00 grams. It was launched in Blue, Pink, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight colours.
Connectivity options on the Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular include USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, and GPS. Sensors on the tablet include ambient light sensor, barometer, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, and accelerometer.
As of 23rd December 2024, Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular price in India starts at Rs. 63,199.
Product Name | Price in India |
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Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (64GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Pink) | ₹ 53,999 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (64GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Purple) | ₹ 63,199 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (64GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Starlight) | ₹ 68,899 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (64GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Space Grey) | ₹ 68,999 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (256GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Starlight) | ₹ 72,199 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (256GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Space Grey) | ₹ 75,900 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (256GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Pink) | ₹ 79,900 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Tablet (256GB, 10.9 inches, Wi-Fi + Cellular, Purple) | ₹ 87,900 |
Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular price in India starts from ₹ 63,199. The lowest price of Apple iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular is ₹ 63,199 at Amazon on 23rd December 2024.
Brand | Apple |
Model | iPad Air (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular |
Price in India | ₹63,199 |
Release date | 8th March 2022 |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 247.60 x 178.50 x 6.10 |
Weight (g) | 462.00 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Blue, Pink, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight |
Screen size (inches) | 10.90 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 2360x1640 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 264 |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Apple M1 |
RAM | 8GB |
Internal storage | 64GB |
Expandable storage | No |
Rear camera | 12-megapixel |
Front camera | 12-megapixel |
Operating system | iPadOS 15 |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 5.00 |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Barometer | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |