The iPad Air, unveiled by Apple in October 2013, redefined the tablet experience with a thinner, lighter, and more elegant design. Combining the large 9.7-inch Retina display with a remarkably slim and lightweight body, it delivered powerful performance without sacrificing portability. Powered by the 64-bit A7 chip and M7 motion coprocessor, the iPad Air offered fast multitasking, smooth graphics, and excellent energy efficiency. With its premium aluminum build, long battery life, and refined iOS experience, the iPad Air set a new standard for performance and design in full-size tablets.
iPad Air Specifications
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Model Name: iPad Air (1st Generation)
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Model Numbers: A1474 (Wi-Fi), A1475 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A1476 (China)
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Release Date: November 2013
Network:
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Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE (cellular model only)
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SIM: Nano-SIM (cellular version only)
Body:
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Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 in)
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Weight: 469 g (Wi-Fi) / 478 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
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Build: Glass front, aluminum back and frame
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Colors: Space Gray, Silver
Display:
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Type: LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Size: 9.7 inches (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio)
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Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi density)
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Protection: Oleophobic coating
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Feature: Retina Display
Platform:
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Operating System: iOS 7 (upgradable to iPadOS 12.5.7)
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Chipset: Apple A7 (28 nm)
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CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
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GPU: PowerVR G6430
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Coprocessor: M7 motion coprocessor
Memory:
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Internal Storage: 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
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RAM: 1 GB DDR3
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Card Slot: No
Main Camera:
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5 MP, f/2.4, autofocus
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Features: HDR, face detection, geo-tagging
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Video: 1080p@30fps
Front Camera:
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1.2 MP, f/2.4
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Video: 720p@30fps
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Features: FaceTime HD
Sound:
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Loudspeaker: Yes
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3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity:
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WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
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Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR
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GPS: Yes (cellular model only), with A-GPS and GLONASS
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USB: Lightning connector
Sensors:
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Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Battery:
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Type: Non-removable Li-Po 8827 mAh battery (32.4 Wh)
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Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi) / 9 hours (cellular)
Misc:
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Siri voice assistant
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AirPlay, AirPrint support