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 iPad Air 2
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 iPad Air (3rd generation)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Oct 24, 2014 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
| Chip | Apple A8X, 1.5 GHz triple-core | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Status | Vintage | Discontinued |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7-inch | 10.5-inch |
| Type | Retina LED-backlit IPS, laminated with anti-reflective coating | Retina IPS, laminated, True Tone, wide color (P3) |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi) | 2224 x 1668 (264 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple A8X, 1.5 GHz triple-core 64-bit | Apple A12 Bionic, 6-core |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage options | 16GB, 64GB, 128GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Camera | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP iSight, 1080p video, slo-mo at 120 fps | 8 MP f/2.4, 1080p video |
| Front camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | 7 MP |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of web, video or music | Up to 10 hours of web, video or music |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO |
| Cellular | Optional 4G LTE model | Optional Gigabit-class LTE model |
| Connector | Lightning | Lightning and Smart Connector |
| Accessories | ||
| Apple Pencil | Not supported | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Keyboard | Bluetooth keyboards and third-party cases | Smart Keyboard via Smart Connector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm | 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 437 g (Wi-Fi), 444 g (cellular) | 456 g (Wi-Fi), 464 g (cellular) |
| Security | ||
| Authentication | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Touch ID fingerprint sensor |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iOS 8.1 | iOS 12.2 |
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