iPad Air (5th generation)

A2588 · A2589 · A2591 · 2022–2024 · tablet

Specifications

Cpu: Apple M1
Ram: max: 8 GB (soldered) · base: 8 GB
Ports: USB-C
Camera: 12 MP, 4K video
Battery: 28.6 Wh
Display: 10.9" 2360×1640 Liquid Retina
Storage: base: 64 GB · options: 256 GB
Cellular: optional 5G
Os Support: latest: iPadOS 26 · shipped: iPadOS 15.4
Release Price: $599

Variants

Revisions

Wi-FiA2588

Wi-Fi + CellularA2589 · A2591regional cellular variants

Colors

Space Gray2022 launch

Starlight2022 launch

Pink2022 launch

Purple2022 launch

Blue2022 launch

Storage

64GB

256GB

Upgrade paths

battery

New OEM-spec cell · Display is glued in with strong adhesive; heat and careful prying required. iFixit consistently rates iPad battery swaps difficult.

~$50

HARD

storage

Soldered NAND; not user-upgradable · Flash storage is soldered to the logic board.

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