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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 240 mm (millimeters) 24 cm (centimeters) 0.79 ft (feet) 9.45 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 169.5 mm (millimeters) 16.95 cm (centimeters) 0.56 ft (feet) 6.67 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7.5 mm (millimeters) 0.75 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 478 g (grams) 1.05 lbs (pounds) 16.86 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 305.1 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 18.53 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Grey Silver |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz |
| CDMA2000 CDMA2000 is a group of 3G mobile network standards based on CDMA. Their advantages include a more powerful signal, fewer interruptions and network breaks, support for an analog signal, wide spectral coverage, etc. | 1xEV-DO Rev. A 1xEV-DO Rev. B |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Apple A7 APL5698 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Apple Cyclone ARMv8 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 64 kB + 64 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Level 3 cache (L3) L3 (level 3) cache is slower than L2 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L2, is much faster than system memory (RAM). | 4096 kB (kilobytes) 4 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | PowerVR G6430 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 9.7 in (inches) 246.38 mm (millimeters) 24.64 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 7.76 in (inches) 197.1 mm (millimeters) 19.71 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 5.82 in (inches) 147.83 mm (millimeters) 14.78 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.333:1 4:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 264 ppi (pixels per inch) 103 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 71.86% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating LED-backlit Retina display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Svetlosila | f/2.4 |
| Focal length | 4.3 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1936 pixels 5.02 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | OmniVision OV2E0BNN |
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.4 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 2.18 mm (millimeters) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| 1.2 MP |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 8827 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 4G talk time 4G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 4G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 1 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.19 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
Capacity 1
- 128GB
Size and Weight 2
- WiFi
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1 pounds (469 g)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1.05 pounds (478 g)
Display
- Retina display
- 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Chip
- A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor
Wireless and Cellular
- WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.0 technology
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.0 technology
- UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)
- LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) 3
- Data only 4
Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording
- FaceTime HD Camera
- 1.2MP photos
- 720p HD video
- FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular 5
- Face detection
- Backside illumination
- Photo and video geotagging
- Video Recording
- 1080p HD video recording
- Video stabilization
- Face detection
- Tap to focus while recording
- Backside illumination
- 3x video zoom
- iSight Camera
- 5MP photos
- Autofocus
- Face detection
- Backside illumination
- Five-element lens
- Hybrid IR filter
- ƒ/2.4 aperture
- Tap to focus video or still images
- Tap to control exposure for video or still images
- Photo and video geotagging
- HDR photos
External Buttons and Connectors
- External Buttons and Controls
- On/Off; Sleep/Wake
- Silent/Screen rotation lock
- Volume up/down
- Connectors and Input/Output
- Dual Microphones
- Lightning connector
- Built-in speakers
Power and Battery 6
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- Built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
- Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Input/Output
- WiFi
- 3.5 mm stereo headphone minijack
- Built-in speakers
- Dual microphones
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- 3.5 mm stereo headphone minijack
- Built-in speakers
- Dual microphones
- Nano-SIM card tray
Connector
- Lightning
Sensors
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
Operating system
iOS 9
With an all-new design and all-new features, iOS 9 is the world’s most advanced mobile OS. In its most advanced form. Learn more about iOS 9
iOS 9 includes:
- AirDrop
- AirPlay
- AirPrint
- Control Center
- Notification Center
- Spotlight Search
- Apple Music
- Family Sharing
- iCloud Drive
- Multitasking
- QuickType Keyboard
Built-in Apps
- Camera
- Photos
- Messages
- FaceTime
- Music
- Safari
- Calendar
- iTunes Store
- App Store
- Notes
- Contacts
- iBooks
- Game Center
- Reminders
- Clock
- Videos
- Photo Booth
- Podcasts
- Find My iPhone
- Find My Friends
- iCloud Drive
Free Apps from Apple 7
- Pages
- Numbers
- Keynote
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- iTunes U
- Apple Store
- Trailers
- Remote
Location
- WiFi
- WiFi
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- WiFi
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
- Cellular
Video Calling 5
- WiFi
- FaceTime
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime
Audio Calling 5
- WiFi
- FaceTime
- iPad Air to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi + Cellular
- FaceTime
- iPad Air to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio Playback
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
TV and Video
- AirPlay Mirroring, photos, audio, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Mail Attachment Support
- Viewable document types:
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(Keynote); .numbers(Numbers); .pages(Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics
Languages
- Language support
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Keyboard support
English (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French ( Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian , Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak , Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)
English (U.S.), English (Canadian), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese , Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - Siri languages
English (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)
Intelligent Assistant 8
- Siri
Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more.
Accessibility
- VoiceOver screen reader
- Guided Access
- Switch Control
- Support for playback of closed-captioned content
- AssistiveTouch
- Full-screen zoom magnification
- Larger type
- Bold text
- Increase contrast
- Reduce motion
- On/Off labels
- Invert colors
- Left/right volume adjustment
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
System Requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access 9
- Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
- Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later
- PC: Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
In the Box
- iPad Air
- Lightning to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
- For details on LTE support, contact your carrier and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE.
- Cellular data service is available only on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Data plan required.
- FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
- Testing conducted by Apple in October 2013 using preproduction iPad Air units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or cellular data network. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Audio content was a playlist of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web and mail servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages, and receiving mail once an hour. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for Internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
- iMovie, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free on the App Store for qualifying iOS 9 compatible devices with initial activation on or after September 1, 2013. GarageBand is free on the App Store for qualifying iOS 9 compatible devices with initial activation on or after September 1, 2014. See www.apple.com/ios/whats-new for iOS 9 compatible devices. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID.
- Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
- Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.
Execution
Models
Capacity and price
1 GB = 1 billion bytes; actual capacity will be less after formatting.
Dimensions and weight
Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
Thickness: 0.29 inches (7.5 mm)
Weight: 1 lb (469 g)
Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
Thickness: 0.29 inches (7.5 mm)
Weight: 1.05 lbs (478 g)
Dimensions and weight depend on configuration and manufacturing process.
Display
Retina
9.7-inch (diagonal LED-backlit, IPS touchscreen)
2048 x 1536 pixels at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
oleophobic coating of the fingerprint sensor
A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor. You can read more about their capabilities.
Operators
Wireless technologies and cellular communications
- Bluetooth 4.0 technology
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual-channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.0 technology
- UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz)
- LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) 3
Cellular plan must be purchased separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a specific cellular network and technology. Check with your carrier for cellular plan compatibility and availability.
Camera, photography and videography
FaceTime HD Camera
Video recording
iSight Camera
- 5MP photo
- Autofocus
- Face recognition
- Backlight
- Five lenses
- Hybrid IR cut filter
- f/2.4 aperture
- Click to focus video
or stationary objects - Tap to control video exposure and still objects
- Linking photos and videos
- HDR photography
External buttons and controls
Power and battery
- Built-in 32.4-watt/hour lithium polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of web surfing via Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music
- Up to 9 hours of web surfing using cellular data
- Charging via power adapter or USB from computer
Inputs/Outputs
- Built-in speaker
- Microphone
- 3.5mm stereo mini headphone jack
- Built-in speaker
- Microphone
- Nano SIM tray
Connector
Sensors
- Three axes gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Three axes gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
operating system
iOS 7
New design and new features iOS 7 is the world's most advanced mobile OS. In its most developed form. You can read about the positive and negative sides of iOS 7.
iOS 7 includes:
Built-in Applications
Free Apple Apps
Detection of exact location
- WiFi
- Digital compass
- WiFi
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS
- cellular
Video call
- FaceTime
- FaceTime
Audio call
- FaceTime
- From iPad Air to any device with FaceTime support over Wi-Fi
- FaceTime
- From iPad Air to any device with FaceTime support over Wi-Fi or cellular networks
Playing audio
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Supported audio formats: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), He-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV
- User adjustable maximum volume
TV and video
- AirPlay mirroring and video output for Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
- Video repeater and video output support up to 1080p via Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning VGA (adapters sold separately)
- Supported video formats: H.264 video up to 1080p, 60fps, High Profile Level 4.2 with AAC-LC audio up to 160Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbit/s, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames/s, simple profile with audio AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbit/s per channel, 48 kHz, stereo sound in .m4v, .mp4 formats and.mov; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbit/s, resolution 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi format.
Attachment support
View documents of the following types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); doc and docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(main); .numbers(numbers); .pages(pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and PPTX (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt” (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); XLS and xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics.
Languages
Language support
English (US), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
Keyboard support
English (US), English (Canada), English (UK), English (Australian), Simplified Chinese (Character, Pinyin, Stroke), Traditional Chinese (Character, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Tsang-Jie, Stroke), French (Canada) , French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoticons, Estonian, Finnish , Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish , Tamil, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
Dictionary support (with predictive input and auto-correction)
English (US), English (Canada), English (UK), English (Australian), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French (Canada), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana) , Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.
Siri languages
English (USA, UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (USA, Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mainland China, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong).
Intelligent support
Siri. Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more. Siri may not be available in all languages or areas, and features may vary. Internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply.
Facilities
- VoiceOver interface voice guidance feature
- Access Guide
- Control Switch
- Closed caption playback support
- Assistive Touch
- Full screen zoom
- Larger font
- Bold text
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce movement
- Shortcuts On/Off
- Invert colors
- Volume adjustment left/right
Operational Requirements
- Operating temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C)
- Storage Temperature: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
System requirements
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access (Wireless broadband connection recommended (additional fees may apply).
To sync with iTunes on a Mac or PC, you need:
- Mac: OS X or later 10.6.8
- PC: Windows 8 and Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes
Equipment
- iPad Air tablet
- USB lightning cable
- USB Power Adapter
On October 16, 2014, Apple in Cupertino presented the updated iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 tablets. Apple tablets have not changed in terms of design, but have acquired new technical characteristics. So the iPad Air 2 model received a new 64-bit processor, an improved camera and support for the Wi-Fi 802.11ac interface. In addition, the tablet has a new generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner and a new version in gold color. But what's the difference between the iPad Air and the iPad Air 2?
"Iron" filling
The Air 2 tablet received a completely new 64-bit Apple processor labeled A8X, operating at a frequency of 1.4 GHz. Let us remind you that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are equipped with the regular Apple A8. The A8X pair uses an M8 coprocessor to process motion, and the PowerVR G6430 chip is responsible for video graphics. The graphics of the second “air” iPad are two and a half times more powerful than the chip installed in the first generation iPad Air. As for the processor, the A8X is 40% more powerful than the A7.
At the presentation, Apple compared graphics and processors with the first generation iPad. It turned out that the current A8X processor processes information 12 times faster than the processor of the first iPad, and its graphics are 120 times more powerful.
Alas, the “second” Air will not be sold with a version with 32 gigabytes of memory, as was the case with the first generation iPad Air. Only versions with 16, 64 and 128 GB of internal memory are available.
Slim body
Apple iPad Air 2 has once again become the thinnest tablet in the world with a thickness of only 6.1 millimeters. The difference between the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 in thickness is 1.4 mm. As for the width and height of the case, they remained the same: 240x169.5 mm, but the weight decreased by 31 grams. In terms of design, the “sixth” generation iPad has remained virtually unchanged, but a new fashionable body color has appeared – golden. The buttons on the ends of the tablet have changed slightly, and the lever for switching automatic screen rotation has disappeared.
New 8 megapixel camera
In addition to the thin body and improved hardware, the new iPad has an 8-megapixel iSight camera module with f/2.4. In terms of image quality, this module is comparable to the iPhone 5 camera. Let us recall that the first generation Air had a five-megapixel photo module installed.
The Air 2 camera has learned to shoot video at a frequency of 120 fps (slow motion video), as well as video in Full HD quality. In addition, continuous shooting and the creation of a 43-megapixel panorama are available. The front FaceTime HD module remains the same - 1.2 megapixels with the ability to shoot HD video.
New display coating
The tablet's touch screen remains unchanged: the same 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels. But the main difference between the iPad Air and the iPad Air 2 is that Apple used a new laminated coating, which eliminates the air gap between the sensor and the glass, and makes the tablet half a millimeter thinner.
A special anti-reflective coating, first introduced on the iPhone 6, allows the user to better perceive the picture from the screen in sunny weather.
Touch ID and new interfaces
The iPhone 6/6 Plus smartphones, introduced in September 2014, are equipped with a new generation fingerprint scanner. The iPad Air 2 did not go unnoticed: instead of the mechanical “Home” button, a second-generation Touch ID fingerprint scanner appeared. The previous Air did not have such a scanner.
In addition, the 6th generation iPad has a built-in 802.11a/c Wi-Fi chip with MIMO, which makes data transfer much faster.
starting price
Apple's new product will cost significantly more at launch than the first generation Air. Last year, the 16-gigabyte version of the iPad Air cost 20 thousand rubles. The cost of a new tablet with the same amount of memory will be 25 thousand rubles.
As a result, domestic users will have to fork out another 5 thousand rubles for updated hardware, a thin body, Touch ID and new interfaces. A comparison table of the two “air” iPads is presented below.
About a year ago, Apple introduced the iPad Air tablet model, the characteristics of which were significantly updated. Everyone received such a device with a bang, and active sales began. Many people wondered why the word Air was added. But after we tried the tablet in use, we immediately realized that it really was “airy.” The company was able to surprise the then fans of this product. But when another year passed, it was necessary to come up with something new or bring the parameters of the old to unimaginable limits. It was for this purpose that the iPad Air 2 tablet appeared, the characteristics of which are more than progressive.
Among competitors' products there are models that are practically stepping on Apple's heels. But the company's management does not even think about competing with them. Because they have a more interesting development path. This is the direction of aesthetic perfection and minimalism in design. This is what attracts the majority of users who choose Apple tablet models.
Features of the iPad Air tablet
This is one of the thinnest devices in its class. The company's engineers managed to fit such characteristics of the iPad 5 Air into a small case that we can confidently say about it: it is productive and multifunctional. The body is made of aluminum, and this sets this model apart from other plastic competitors. The software is also at its best; every element is well thought out.
I would also like to say something about touch controls. It is so light and sensitive that after using it it is simply impossible to use other tablets. You have to get used to all sorts of restrictions.
The word “Air” in the name fully characterizes this device as light air. They really worked purposefully on this, and the result exceeded all expectations. The iPad Air, whose characteristics in terms of weight and dimensions surpassed all competitors, will hold its leadership position for a long time.
Tablet performance
For computing processes, a dual-core A7 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz is used. There is 1 GB of RAM. In addition, the assembly includes an accelerometer, compass and gyroscope on a separate M7 coprocessor. The operating system is presented in the form of iOS 7.0. There is space available for user files ranging from 16 to 128 GB. Accordingly, the price of models with different memory differs significantly. You need to decide on memory before purchasing an Apple iPad Air, the characteristics of which do not allow for memory expansion via SD cards. This limitation is by no means new for this company, as is the impossibility of the user replacing the battery independently.
iPad Air screen
One of the advantages over competitors is the Retina screen. The iPad Air screen, whose technical characteristics are always pleasing, has long become to some extent a standard of quality. Its resolution is 2048×1536 pixels with a display diagonal of 9.7 inches. The detail of the picture is very good. Screen technology - IPS matrix with LED backlight.
The sensor is capacitive and works very smoothly. There is virtually no braking, and the controls are comfortable.
Camera
What are the camera specs on the iPad Air? It is a 5 megapixel matrix. With its help you can shoot high-quality videos and photographs. On the screen side it is set to 1.2 megapixels, which is designed to carry out video communication.
Communications and other functions
To connect to the Internet, the iPad Air (technical specifications indicate the presence of Wi-Fi) has a wireless connection. To connect with other devices, Bluetooth 4.0 will help. There is also a built-in A-GPS, which can determine the location very quickly.
The device is powered by a 32.4 W/h lithium polymer battery. It lasts for 5 hours of continuous work. If you play games, this time will be significantly reduced.
The dimensions of the tablet are 240x170x7.5 mm and weighs 480 grams. Such indicators greatly impress those who pick up a product from this brand for the first time. It seems that he is empty inside. The iPad Air, which has excellent specifications, is one of those models that set the momentum for other companies.
Overall in demand even a year after it was introduced. This suggests that the manufacturer knows how to create really high-quality devices that can be relevant for a long time.
It is worth noting that there is also a model with a smaller screen. This is an iPad Air mini, the characteristics of which look more modest in comparison with a tablet with a large diagonal. But the price of this option is significantly different.
iPad Air 2 Features
The new model of the successful tablet is designed to impress Apple fans. After the phenomenal success of the old model, it was replaced by the second version. Engineers tried to develop a tablet with extreme technical parameters that would serve as a significant separation from competitors. Judging by the iPad Air 2, the characteristics of which have changed, the update was more than successful.
Among the tablet's innovations, one of the most interesting is Touch ID technology and the ability to purchase the device in gold color. The first feature allows you to scan your fingerprint to identify the user. This function is integrated into the operating system and is requested when performing critical operations.
The color scheme greatly enlivened the appearance, which was gray from year to year. Most users responded very well to this update.
Specifications
A processor with three cores at 1.5 GHz each is responsible for the computing part. It is helped by 2 GB of RAM. Everything is controlled by the updated iOS 8.1 OS. Compared to last year's model, the result is more than significant. And when you consider that the body has become even thinner, then this update turns out to be simply exceptional.
The new version no longer has a 32GB memory option. Available only in 16, 64 and 128GB. This decision was received ambiguously at the presentation of the device.
The screen of the new tablet was completely borrowed from the old model. It also has an effective anti-fingerprint finish. There is also an anti-glare coating that effectively counteracts the reflection of rays from the screen. It is worth noting the large viewing angles that the display shows us. Even with large tilts, the image looks quite natural.
The main camera was still made better. It is now 8 megapixels. When comparing images, the improvement is felt in the increase in detail.
But what is completely unexpected is the weight reduction compared to the old model. The characteristics have increased, but the weight has decreased. The developers clearly did a great job.
Placement of controls
The iPad Air tablet, the characteristics of which remain the same in terms of the arrangement of elements, demonstrates the company's commitment to established standards. On the front side there is traditionally a “Home” button, which is now installed. A front camera is installed in the upper part above the screen. It appears as a black dot on a white background.
The main camera is installed on the back side in the upper left corner. On the top edge you can see the power button. The headphone jack is located symmetrically relative to it. They are installed near the start button on the right edge. They represent a double key.
There are Apple iPad Air models whose technical characteristics allow the installation of a SIM card. The connector is installed on the right edge and is a slot that can be opened with a special clip.
In the lower edge in the center there is a socket for connecting a cable. On both sides of it are visible holes for loudspeakers. There are also two of them in this model.
Finger scanning
The new feature allows you to personalize your device. Almost every important action, such as changing settings and making purchases in online stores, can be configured with fingerprint confirmation. This innovation allows you to significantly protect user data, even if other people take possession of the device.
The function works smoothly and works correctly. Sometimes there are errors and you have to repeat the scan again, but this rarely happens.
Now all Apple devices have full synchronization through the Handoff and Continuity functions. They allow you to receive calls on the tablet when it is in your hands, and the phone is lying in another room on the table. Also, when working with documents or mail, you can switch from using a tablet to an iMac at any time. Of course, this is only possible using devices of this brand, as well as their proprietary software.
Generalized characteristics
The company is constantly improving its tablets. They have exceptional user characteristics, making them the most ergonomic. Some users cannot resist the Air 2 with competitors in the market for such devices. However, it must be borne in mind that the main desire of Apple is, first of all, the ease of use and aesthetics of the device. In addition, not all manufacturers use aluminum to make cases.
From this we can conclude that tablets of this brand should be classified as a separate class of devices, which should be assessed according to completely different criteria than the rest.
