Apple iPad Air 2021 vs Apple iPad 10.2 2021 vs Apple iPad Air 2022
- Updated: 10th Jul 2023, 06:54 IST
Key Feature Comparison
Apple iPad Air 2021
Apple iPad 10.2 2021
Apple iPad Air 2022
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At a Glance
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Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual core, Firestorm + 1.8 GHz, Octa core, Icestorm)
Apple A14 Bionic
Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)
Apple A13 Bionic
Octa core (Quad core, Firestorm + Quad core, Icestorm)
Apple M1
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
10.9 inches
267 ppi, 1640 x 2400 pixels
10.2 inches
265 ppi, 1620 x 2160 pixels
10.9 inches
264 ppi, 1640 x 2360 pixels
12 MP + 12 MP Dual Primary Cameras
3840x2160 @ 30 fps
8 MP Primary Camera
1920x1080 @ 25 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
12 MP Primary Camera
3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
5G
SIM1: Nano
Detailed Specs
Brand
Apple
Apple
Apple
Launch Date
Not Available
24-Sep-21
11-Mar-22
Market Status
Rumoured
Available
Available
Price
Rs. 74,990
Rs. 41,990
Rs. 54,850
Price Status
Expected
Confirmed
Confirmed
Operating System
iPadOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
Display Size
10.9 inches
10.2 inches
10.9 inches
Display Resolution
1640 x 2400 pixels
1620 x 2160 pixels
1640 x 2360 pixels
Pixel Density
267 ppi
265 ppi
264 ppi
Display Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Display Colour
16M
16M
16M
Touch Screen
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen Protection
-
Yes
Yes
Screen to Body Ratio
-
73.85%
81.07%
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic
Apple A13 Bionic
Apple M1
Processor
Hexa Core (3.1 GHz, Dual core, Firestorm + 1.8 GHz, Octa core, Icestorm)
Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)
Octa core (Quad core, Firestorm + Quad core, Icestorm)
Architecture
64 bit
64 bit
64 bit
Graphics
Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
Apple GPU (four-core graphics)
Apple GPU (Eight-core graphics)
RAM Capacity
4 GB
3 GB
8 GB
Internal Memory
64 GB
64 GB, 256 GB
64 GB
Expandable Memory
No
No
No
Rear Resolution
12 MP + 12 MP Dual Primary Cameras
8 MP Primary Camera
12 MP Primary Camera
Rear Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Flash
Yes, LED Flash
No
No
Rear Image Resolution
4000 x 3000 Pixels
3264 x 2448 Pixels
4000 x 3000 Pixels
Rear Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes
Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode
Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode
Rear Camera Features
Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
5 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
5 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Rear Video Recording
3840x2160 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 25 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps
Front Resolution
7 MP Front Camera
12 MP Front Camera
12 MP Front Camera
Front Video Recording
1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Front Flash
-
Yes, Retina Flash
Yes, Retina Flash
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
Li-Polymer
Battery Replaceable
No
No
No
USB Type-C
Yes
No
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.1
Yes, v4.2
Yes, v5.0
USB Connectivity
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
Mass storage device, USB charging
SIM Size
-
SIM1: Nano
-
Network Support
-
5G
-
WiFi + Cellular
-
Yes
Yes
Voice Calling
-
No
No
Wi-Fi Features
-
Mobile Hotspot
-
GPS
-
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes
NFC
-
No
No
Audio Jack
USB Type-C
3.5 mm
USB Type-C
Video Player
Yes, Video Formats: MP4
Yes, Video Formats: H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Yes, Video Formats: HEVC, MP4
Music
Yes, Music Formats: MP3
Yes, Music Formats: AAC, AAX, AAX+, AC3, EAC3, M4A (Apple lossless), MP3, WAV
Yes, Music Formats: AAC, FLAC, M4A (Apple lossless), MP3
FM Radio
-
No
No
Audio Features
-
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Fingerprint Scanner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Games
Yes
Yes
Yes
Browser
Yes, HTML5
Yes, HTML5
Yes, HTML5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Instant Messaging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other Facilities
World clock, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer
World clock, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer
Calculator, Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer
Height
-
250.6 mm
247.6 mm
Width
-
174.1 mm
178.5 mm
Thickness
-
7.5 mm
6.1 mm
Weight
-
498 grams
461 grams
Build Material
-
Back: Aluminium
Back: Aluminium
Colours
-
Silver, Space Grey
Blue, Pink, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight
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