Apple iPad Air (2019)

  • Released 2019, March
    456g (Wi-Fi) / 464g (3G/LTE), 6.1mm thickness
    iOS 12.1.3, up to iPadOS 13.1.2
    64GB/256GB storage, no card slot
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  • 10.5"
    1668x2224 pixels
  • 8MP
    1080p
  • 3GB RAM
    Apple A12 Bionic
  • 8134mAh
    Li-Po

Apple iPad Air (2019) - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 11(1500), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 25(1900), 26(850), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - A2153
  LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 11(1500), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100) - A2123
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Launch Announced 2019, March
Status Available. Released 2019, March
Body Dimensions 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.24 in)
Weight 456 g (Wi-Fi) / 464 g (3G/LTE) (1.01 lb)
SIM Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM)
 Stylus support (1st gen only)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 10.5 inches, 341.4 cm2 (~78.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1668 x 2224 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
 DCI-P3
True-tone
Platform OS iOS 12.1.3, upgradable to iPadOS 13.1.2
Chipset Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Memory Card slot No
Internal 64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12�m, AF
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie camera Single 7 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only)
Radio No
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector
Features Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
 Siri natural language commands and dictation
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po 8134 mAh battery (30.8 Wh)
Talk time Up to 10 h (multimedia)
Misc Colors Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Models A2153, A2123, A2154, A2152
SAR 1.19 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.99 W/kg (body)    
Price About 550 EUR

Apple iPad Air (2019) - User Reviews

  • Well yeah, I think every device that can run chrome can do some coding. Granted, maybe you only do that on in-browser editor such as codepen.io or something.

  • This would be my go-to tablet, as I am gonna replace my 2-year-old iPad Air 2 in the future.

  • Well this is what is being said on several youtube comparisons and reviews. If you like you can check those kut.

  • Impossible, who says S6 better works for Samsung or got paid by Samsung. Tab S6 is actually competitor of iPad Pro 2017.

  • But thr reviews compared the Tab S6 to the ipad pro and most say it is better than the Air overall. Is that true?

  • go for an apple tablet! durable and OS will be supported for many years unlike android. I still have my ipad mini 2 with me and still rocks!

  • Hi, can this ipad air be used in coding? I have searched the internet and all I can see are posts about ipad pro turning into a coding machine. I am not sure if I can afford an ipad pro.

  • Can anyone help me with an opinion on whether I should buy this one or the Galaxy Tab S6? I don't play heavy games but I want to keep whichever tab I buy for a few years. I have a Samsung phone. Since I want a big display I didn't consider the ipad mini.

  • I've seen people use a whole lot of fingers playing fortnite.

  • A10X has less CPU performance, but more GPU performance than A12. And Air (2019) has same battery as Pro 10.5 - iFixit found that out on teardown.

  • up to 10 fingers? how many fingers do you have???

  • Wdym touch sensing? It can only sense up to 10 fingers and it has a 120 hertz display

  • 120Hz of touch sensing, not refresh rate lol

  • its so nice I want to have one

  • 2017 pro has 120hz display and 4GB RAM performance is 19-20

  • He said pro 10.5 ( 2017 ) A10x and 9.7 is 2016 a9x

  • although memory is important, you have to realize as to how good ios manages memory. It's not all about numbers, it's about how good can a software can use that memory and as an owner of a 2016 ipad pro with only 2gb of memory, it has done just that.

  • it does matter if you do anything with layers. 2GB was not enough I’ve seen creative programs vanish before my eyes in ipad 6th gen. 3 gb is better than 2 and worse than 4 of course. sure if only netflix and playing games it’s enough

  • 3gb ram is quite enough though

  • should have 4GB ram

  • Can someone confirm what lte category is iPad Air 3

  • Ram does matter, especially if you're a graphic designer, depending on your ram. You're layers are limited to the amount of ram you have

  • Mmmh real?

  • its actually laminated unlike the ipad 2018

  • It’s actually 500$. Check Apple’s website

  • Too expensive.. 600-700$?? Ipad 2018 was 400$? This is too much..

  • Is display non laminated like on ipad 2017-2018?

  • i love apple

  • Just go with iPad Pro 2017. The A10X do same performance with A12 and it has larger battery. RAM doesn't really matter on iOS.

  • You can charge it with Apple's 18W and 30W adapters ($29 and $49 resp.), they have USB-C ports so you'll need USB-C to Lightning cable ($19/35 for 1/2 meters). Difference between 18W and 30W is not very big for iPads, but it is big even between 18W and 12W from iPad Air (2019)'s pacakge. Only iPad Pros have support for more powerful Apple chargers (but it's not very meaningful).

  • Pro has 4gb RAM vs 3gb for newer Air. Might impact gaming performance.

  • For gaming which one should i buy ipad air (2019) or ipad pro 10.5 (2017)? If both are priced same.

  • To play games should i buy ipad air (2019) or ipad pro 10.5 (2017)? If both are priced similar.

  • yes

  • yes

  • iPad pro 9.7 has the A9X

  • how long it takes to charge this ipad?

  • mAH?

  • Can somebody please tell me if this new iPad Air 2019 supports any form of fast charging? Thanks in advance :)

  • Good to see them being eco friendly by recycling the same camera for the 5th year in a row

  • Go with Apple for tablet and android for smartphone (or iPhone if you already invested in the ecosystem).

  • Galaxy Tab S5e is two times slower than iPad Air (2019).

  • This one or Samsung Tab S5e?

  • A10X is better than A12? What a joke!

  • Begone haters

  • iPad Air (2019) has 2nd gen Touch ID.

  • TouchID 1 i believe. Not even 6S standard. Plus no haptic feedback. (So unlike iPhone7 / 8, its prone to be overused and not working if you keep pressing hard) Be prepared to learn hand gestures. Save that home button.

  • Shout at the developers of those apps. Convince them to make an iPad version.

  • when using most apps i have on iphone xs max on this ipad air my apps dont fit full screen is there anything i can do to fix this or is it a common issue?

  • Thanks for the late update GSMArena; now we know the iPad Air 2019 has 3GB not 2GB.

  • Touch ID 1 or 2? iPad Pro 10.5 from 2017 is still better than this. The 120Hz refresh rate is game changing.

  • No, that's just for the Pro

  • Does the display have 120 Hz refresh rate?

  • No pencil 2 support? Gonna stick with ipad 6th I guess.

  • Thank God, geekbench confirmed its 3gb

  • 2GB of RAM?! Seriously? Why apple? Why?? At least you give us 3GB please!!

  • I was meaning apple phones. Current IOS needs GB ram to run at least 4 apps simmultaneously othervise you have a problem.

  • Actually no. Your 9.7” iPad Pro is outperformed by the 2017 iPad lol. This iPad Air will run circles around your 9.7” Pro!

  • No. Only iPad Pros have 4gb of RAM. All others have 2gb

  • Still my I pad pro 9.7 better than this.

  • Thats not true. Present IOS devices have 4GB ram just to prevent lots of laggs.

  • More like $500.

  • the 2019 ipad mini is better a bit smaller screen but higher resolution

  • As camera wise it is a joke... f=1/2.8...come on... I want to see this company bankcurropt bz it is a scam company to loyal customer's

  • For 4 hundred $ it could have the specs like the pro.

  • those bezzels.... ohh dear.. 2019 ?

  • Apple will not include 4GB of RAM because they know that the device will last too long before an upgrade is required. Most users don't need a powerful CPU, but they will need more RAM down the road as apps get larger. Apple wants the iPad Air 2019 to be obselete before 2022.

  • exactly

  • 2 gb ram 2019 haaaa

  • the system differs like apple cpu doesnt want that much ram to play thing that why 2 are enough

  • Really, Apple? 2 GB RAM in 2019? I know IOS doesn't need as much but that will turn people away. Also, the cameras are low MP.

  • well i have ipad 9.7 2018 work flawlessly that has 2gb ram, browsing (opening tabs more than 50 no problem), play games (pubg and other no lags unless conectivity problem like slow wifi), social media (facebook, instagram, and many other work flawlessly no lags) well the only problem i have is cannot play emulator games unless "jailbreak" and just because iam use "xd" you assume me as "useless kid" wow just wow, at least iam paying both my need and my mother with my own jobs and not just assume people in internet as kid because they using "xd"

  • We don't know how much ram this has yet, the 2GB is just a placeholder until someone does a teardown since Apple never advertises how much ram they use in their iDevices. I would be surprised if it's anything less than 3GB and I'm hoping it might be 4GB.

  • With only 2GB of RAM this is very disappointing. Id have considered this if it had more, but multitasking will remain a problem.

  • It is 10.5" device and it is 2019 even most apple products use 3 or more ram, mostly 4. And yes ram would be enough for normal app usage. But wont be good at highend performance app usage or high usage on web browsing. If a company give me a great cpu and mid ram (even for this big size device) i would call them nothing but oney trapper. If apple would be honest they would go for more ram or a cheaper cpu. And what is this "xd"?? What kind of useles kid you are?

  • Is it the first gen touch id or second gen?

  • 2gb ram??? apple, are u seriously?

  • 2GB RAM??? Apple, are you seriously???

  • It has 3GB of RAM instead of 2 according to GeekBench

  • 2gb ram greedy Apple. This trash shouldn't sell.

  • well it has a12 bionic xd even ios dont really need much ram unlike android

  • 2 gb ram 550 euro

  • the home button is back! sadly there is no face id on the new 2 ipads...