8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
10-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
Cores
Octa-core, 2 @2.2GHz and 6 @1.8GHz
More chip details
8GB RAM
Media engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC
Video decode engine
Video encode engine
Internal memory storage5
128 GB
Capacity
64GB
Expandable memory storage
Up to 1TB
Memory format
microSD™
RAM
4GB
iPadOS
17 Subject to change based on future operating system updates
comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
Android®
13 Subject to change based on future operating system updates
Siri
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
Get proactive suggestions
Use hands-free
Listen and identify songs
AT&T 5G+ supported network bands*
n77 C-Band
NumberSync capable
Yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi connectivity
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/r
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5.0GHz
Bluetooth technology
5.3
Bluetooth® technology
v5.1 + A2DP
Mobile hotspot
Up to 20 devices
SIM type
eSIM
iPad Air uses eSIM technology and is not compatible with physical SIM cards.
SIM type
Nano
5G+/5G*
5G (sub 6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO
5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261)
5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n78, n79)
5G (U.S. and other countries)*
Bands n2, n5, n30, n41, n66, n71, n77
Video calling (Face Time)
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Touch ID
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Sensors
Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Geomagnetic, Gyroscope, Hall
Mobile email
Google Gmail™, Microsoft® Outlook
Microsoft Direct Push
Yes
iMessage
Yes
Music player
Apple Music®
Music player
YouTube Music
Supported music formats
AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Supported music formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC
External music play controls
Yes
External music play controls
Via touchscreen
Subscription Music Services
Apple Music®
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Spoken Content
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Real-Time Text
Audio Descriptions
Subtitles and Closed Captioning
Live Captions
Device Eco-rating
The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)
Substances of concern
4/4
Environmentally preferable materials
1/3
Energy efficiency and charging
0/1
End of life and recycling
2/2
Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing