The iPad Air (2024) was launched by Apple in India and global markets on Tuesday at its 'Let Loose' event. The sixth-generation iPad Air model will be available in 10.9-inch and 13-inch screen variants, a first for the iPad Air lineup. While earlier reports suggested that the larger iPad Air would have a Mini-LED display, both variants introduced by Apple are equipped with a Liquid Retina (LCD) display. The iPad Air (2024) is powered by Apple's M2 octa-core chip.
iPad Air (2024) Price in India, Availability
iPad Air (2024) price in India starts from Rs. 59,900 for the 11-inch model with Wi-Fi connectivity and 128GB storage. You can also buy it in a Wi-Fi + Cellular variant which is priced at Rs. 79,990. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular variants of the 13.9-inch iPad Air model are priced at Rs. 74,900 and Rs. 94,900, respectively. According to Apple, a 256GB storage option will also be available for both variants.
The newly announced iPad Air (2024) is available in Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight color options and will be available for sale in global markets including India starting May 15. It has a starting price of $599 and $799 for standard and larger screen sizes, respectively, in the US.
In comparison, the iPad Air (5th generation) was launched in India in 2022 at a starting price of Rs. 54,900 for the base model with 64GB of storage and Wi-Fi connectivity.
iPad Air (2024) specifications.
Apple has equipped the iPad Air (2024) with its M2 chip, an octa-core processor that also includes Apple's Neural Engine for AI tasks on the device. The company claims the new iPad Air offers up to 15 percent improved CPU performance and 25 percent more GPU performance than its predecessor — Apple says it's 50 percent faster than the M1 chip of the previous model. The device works with iPadOS 17 out of the box.
The new iPad Air has an 11-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) display with the same 2,360 x 1,640 pixel resolution that came with Apple's 5th generation iPad Air model. This year, the iPad Air will also be available in a 13-inch screen option with a resolution of 2,732×2,048 pixels. The displays have a pixel density of 264ppi, offer True Tone support and P3 color gamut coverage, and have a maximum brightness of 500 nits.
On the iPad Air (2024), you get a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera for selfies and video calls; now it's landscape oriented for landscape video calls. For compatible apps like FaceTime, the device also supports Apple's Center Stage technology that automatically adjusts the camera angle as you move. On the back, it has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with automatic image stabilization and Smart HDR 4 support. It supports video recording with a resolution of up to 4K and up to 60 fps, or slow-motion videos of up to at 1080p and up to 240 fps.
Apple's new iPad Air model offers support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, while the Cellular models also let you connect to 5G networks and offer GPS/GNSS support. There's a USB Type-C port for charging (at 20W) and data transfer, and the company has equipped the device with a Touch ID sensor on the power button for biometric authentication.
