Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad (2018) Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad (2018) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	11.00-inch	9.70-inch
Processor	Apple M2	Apple A10 Fusion
Front Camera	12-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
RAM	8GB	-
OS	iPadOS 17	iOS 11
Storage	128GB	32GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	8-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 11-inch (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad (2018) Wi-Fi
Release date	May 7, 2024	March 1, 2018
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	247.60 x 178.50 x 6.10	240.00 x 169.50 x 7.50
Weight (g)	462.00	469.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	Silver, Gold, Space Gray
display
Screen size (inches)	11.00	9.70
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	264
hardware
Processor	octa-core	one-core
Processor make	Apple M2	Apple A10 Fusion
RAM	8GB	-
Internal storage	128GB	32GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel	1.2-megapixel
Rear flash	-	No
software
Operating system	iPadOS 17	iOS 11
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	4.20
GPS	-	No
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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