iPad Air 5th generation in Kenya
The iPad Air 5th generation, unofficially known as the iPad 5, is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple, as the successor to the 4th-generation iPad Air. It was announced on March 08, 2022, with pre-orders starting on March 11, 2022, and was released on March 18, 2022. The Apple iPad Air 5th generation is available at City hub from Ksh.72,000 for the 64GB Wi-Fi only and Ksh.124,000 for the 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular.
It features 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color support. It weighs approximately 1.02 pounds (461 grams) for Wi-Fi models and 1.02 pounds (462 grams) for Wi-Fi + Cellular models. It also has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and antireflective coating. Powered by the Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine it is equipped with 8GB of RAM.
With the camera, it has 12MP Wide rear camera with features like Smart HDR 3, autofocus, and 4K video recording and 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Smart HDR 3 and 1080p HD video recording. It is connected with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, Optional 5G cellular connectivity for select models and USB-C connector for charging and data transfer.
It supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C) and a compatible with the Smart Folio and other accessories. The Apple iPad Air 5th generation is available in the following colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue.
The iPad Air 5 offers excellent performance, improved battery life, and a sleek design, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a powerful tablet experience.
The new iPad Air | Now with M1 | Apple
iPad Air 5th Gen 2022 Price in Kenya and key specs
| Display | 10.9 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD – Stylus support (2nd gen) |
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Sim Card | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| OS | iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 15.4.1 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| ROM | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Audio | No 3.5mm jack | stereo speakers |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint (top-mounted) |
| Battery | Li-Ion (28.6 Wh), non-removable |
| Charging | – |
| Colors | Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue |
iPad Air (5th generation) Tech Specs
Finish
- Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue
Capacity
- 64GB, 256GB
Size and Weight
- Wi-Fi models
- Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.02 pounds (461 grams)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.02 pounds (462 grams)
Buttons and Connectors
- Front Camera
- Top button/Touch ID
- Volume buttons
- Rear camera
- Smart Connector
- USB-C connector
- SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
In the Box
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Display
- Liquid Retina display
- 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED‑backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
- 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Wide color display (P3)
- True Tone display
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Fully laminated display
- Antireflective coating
- 1.8% reflectivity
- 500 nits brightness
- Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
The iPad Air display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. The actual viewable area is less.
Chip
Apple M1 chip
- 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB RAM
Media engine
- Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC
- Video decode engine
- Video encode engine
Camera
- 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Five-element lens
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Smart HDR 3
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Photo geotagging
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
SIM Card
- Nano‑SIM
- eSIM
Location
- All models
- Digital compass
- Wi‑Fi
- iBeacon micro-location
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- GPS/GNSS
- Cellular
Sensors
- Touch ID
- Three‐axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Ambient light sensor
Touch ID
- Unlock iPad
- Secure personal data within apps
- Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages
Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
- Get proactive suggestions
- Use hands-free
- Listen and identify songs
Charging and Expansion
- USB-C port with support for:
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Display Support
- Supports full native resolution on the built-in display in millions of colors
- Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Digital video output
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, and DVI output are supported using adapters (sold separately)
- Video mirroring
- Up to 4K Airplay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or Airplay‑enabled smart TV
- Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- iPadOS makes iPad more productive, intuitive, and versatile.
- With an immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and the amazing performance of the M1 chip.
- Wi-Fi 6 gives you fast access to your files, uploads, and downloads, and lets you seamlessly stream your favorite shows.
- M1 chip lets you multitask smoothly between powerful apps and play graphics-intensive games.
- Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like True Tone, P3 wide color, and ultralow reflectivity, which make everything look stunning.
- Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad Air.
Power and Battery
- Built‐in 28.6‐watt-hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
- Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a cellular data network
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| CAMERA | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| CHIPSET | Apple M1 chip |
| DISPLAY SIZE | 10.9 inches |
| DISPLAY TYPE | IPS LCD |
| NETWORK | Wi-Fi Only, Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| RAM | 8GB |
| REFRESH RATE | 60Hz |
| STORAGE | 64GB, 256GB |