Apple introduced the new fifth-generation iPad Air at the March 8 event, along with the new iPhone SE (2022), Mac Studio, Studio Display, and green iPhone 13 model. Although the new 10.9-inch iPad Air model has the same design language as the 2020 iPad Air, it is powered by M1 Apple Silicon and supports 5G connectivity which sets it apart from the predecessor model. But the M1 chip brings the new iPad Air closer to 11-inch iPad Pro introduced in 2021 in terms of performance and features.
If you are looking to buy a new iPad and can not decide which model to choose. We have listed down all you need to know about both iPad Air (2022) and 11-inch iPad Pro (2021) models.
iPad Air 5 vs. 11-inch iPad Pro – Which iPad is right for you?
Both iPad models are now powered by the M1 chip and support 5G network support but still offer a range of different features like display, camera, storage, and others. Here is a comprehensive comparison of the 2022 iPad Air 5 and 11-inch iPad Pro.
| Specs | iPad Air (2022) | iPad Pro (2021) |
| Display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display True Tone | 11-inch Liquid Retina display with ProMotion tech and True Ton |
| Processor | M1 chip | M1 chip |
| Storage | Up to 256GB | Up to 2TB |
| Camera | Front 12MP Ultra Wide 12MP photos ƒ/2.4 aperture 2x zoom out Center Stage Smart HDR 3 for photos Cinematic video stabilization Back 12MP Wide camera | Front TrueDepth camera with Ultra Wide lens 12MP photos ƒ/2.4 aperture 2x zoom out Center Stage Smart HDR 3 for photos Cinematic video stabilization Portrait mode Animoji and Memoji Back 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras |
| Connectivity | 5G | 5G |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours of video streaming or web browsing on Wi‑Fi Up to 9 hours of web browsing using cellular data | Up to 10 hours of video streaming or web browsing on Wi‑Fi Up to 9 hours of web browsing using cellular data |
| Speakers | Two speakers | Four speakers |
| Authentication | Touch ID | Face ID |
| Connectors | USB-C connector | USB-C connector with Thunderbolt/ USB 4 support |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) Magic Keyboard Smart keyboard folio | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) Magic Keyboard Smart keyboard folio |
| Price | WiFi – starts from $599 WiFi + Cellular starts from $749 | WiFi – starts from $799 WiFi + Cellular starts from $999 |
The new iPad Air and 11-inch iPad Pro are available on Apple.com for order. The 2022 iPad Air will arrive to customers starting from March 18.
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