Apple introduced the latest iPad Air model (2024) at the Let Look event. The 6th generation Apple iPad Air is available in two screen sizes of 11 and 13 inches. Both models have a Liquid Retina display and Touch ID sensors.
The 6th generation Apple iPad Air uses the exclusive Apple M2 chipset and features stereo speakers with surround sound support. The tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6E and is also compatible with the recently launched Apple Pencil Pro.
The Apple iPad Air (2024) has a 12-megapixel front camera that can take photos from a more central position. The device offers up to 1TB of internal storage and runs iPadOS 17. This tablet also features a dual microphone for speaking and recording audio and video.
The sixth-generation Apple iPad Air is priced at Rs 59,900 and is the successor to the fifth-generation Apple iPad Air that the company launched in 2022 at a price of Rs 54,900. You are wondering which is the better choice and what you will get for paying an extra 5,000 rupees. Here’s a full spec-by-spec comparison of the two tablets to help you decide.
| Feature | iPad Air 6th Gen (2024) | iPad Air 5th Gen (2022) |
| Display Size | 11-inch / 13-inch | 10.9-inch |
| Display Resolution | 2360 x 1640 pixels (11-inch) / 2732×204 pixels (13-inch) | 2360 x 1640 pixels |
| Display Type | Retina True Tone | Retina True Tone |
| CPU | Apple M2 chip 8-core CPU | Apple M1 chip 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 8-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8GB | Not specified |
| Storage Options | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB | 64GB/256GB |
| Operating System | iPadOS 17 | iPadOS 15 |
| Rear Camera | 12MP, f/1.8 aperture | 12MP, f/1.8 aperture |
| Front Camera | 12MP Ultra Wide, f/2.4 aperture, Centre Stage | 12MP Ultra Wide TrueDepth, f/2.4 aperture, Centre Stage |
| Microphones | Dual microphones | Dual microphones |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | 5G (optional), Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thunderbolt 3, USB 4, USB 3, GPS/GNSS | 5G (optional), Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2, GPS/GNSS |
| Touch ID | Yes, on the top | Yes, on the top |
| Dimensions (11-inch) | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm |
| Dimensions (13-inch) | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm | – |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) (11-inch) | 462g | 461g |
| Weight (5G) (11-inch) | 462g | 462g |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) (13-inch) | 617g | – |
| Weight (5G) (13-inch) | 618g | – |
| Battery Capacity | 28.93 watt-hour (11-inch) / 36.59 watt-hour (13-inch) | 28.6 watt-hour |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours (9 hours in 5G) | Up to 10 hours (9 hours in 5G) |