The Apple iPad Air 2 features a 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, providing a pixel density of 264 pixels per inch. It is powered by the Apple A8X chip, a 64-bit architecture processor with a triple-core CPU and an integrated M8 motion coprocessor. The device includes 2GB of RAM and storage options of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB, without support for expandable memory.
The iPad Air 2 runs on iOS 8 at launch, with updates available up to iPadOS 15. It is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera featuring an f/2.4 aperture, autofocus, and HDR capabilities. The front-facing camera is 1.2 megapixels with 720p HD video recording. The tablet supports Wi-fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 for connectivity.Battery capacity is rated at 27.3 watt-hours, which Apple states provides up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback. The device includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the home button for biometric authentication.additional sensors include an accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, and a barometer.
The iPad Air 2 measures 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm and weighs approximately 437 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 444 grams for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. It supports LTE connectivity on cellular models,with various bands depending on the region. The tablet uses a Lightning connector for charging and data transfer.
the iPad Air 2 combines a high-resolution display, a capable A8X processor, and a range of sensors and connectivity options in a slim and lightweight design.
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - A1600 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 |
3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A1600 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
4G Network Bands |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.24 in) |
Weight | 437 g (Wi-Fi) / 444 g (3G/LTE) (15.41 oz) |
Build | Brushed Metal |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM) |
Display Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
Operating System | iOS 8.1, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3 |
Chipset | Apple A8X (20 nm) |
CPU | Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon |
GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 (octa-core graphics) |
RAM + ROM | 2 GB |
Card Slot | No |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5 MP |
Camera Features | F/2.4 aperture, 32mm focal lens (standard), Autofocus |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 1.2 MP |
Camera Features | face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
Video Resolution | 720p |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP EDR |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
FM Radio | No |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Back mounted |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 7340 mAh battery (27.62 Wh) |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | 10 hours |
Stand-by | 710 hours |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.