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Apple

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

Tablet

Display diagonal
10.86 in

Graphics & compute benchmarks

Archived cohort medians

GFXBench, GLBenchmark and CompuBench results retain the tested system, API, operating system and resolution. Offscreen tests fix the render resolution; onscreen results also reflect the display workload. These historical submissions do not establish performance in current games.

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

315.55* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

316.77* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p ALU 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

334.53* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

230.40* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

286.55* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Driver Overhead 2 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

297.09* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

125.13* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

133.70* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan 3.1 OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

118.03* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

196.84* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

199.24* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Manhattan OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

184.77* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

328.01* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

325.99* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p T-Rex OffscreeniPadOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · fps

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

308.95* fps

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

1080p Texturing OffscreeniOS / Metal / 1920 x 1080 / offscreen · MTexels/s

Higher is better.

Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

30,811.50* MTexels/s

Apple iPad air (4th generation)

Apple A14 GPU

Median results, not the best run. Sample counts and individual test dates are unreported. Different systems using the same GPU remain separate configurations.

Benchmark results

  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · CPU881*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad Air (4th generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A14 Bionic*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · GPU1,950*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad Air (4th generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A14 Bionic*
  • Machine-learning score · version unreported · NPU2,360*Platform unreported Compare results
    Test conditions
    Device
    iPad Air (4th generation)*
    Chipset
    Apple A14 Bionic*

Display

Display diagonal
10.86 in
Display pixel density
264 ppi*
Resolution
1640 x 2360
Panel
LED-backlit IPS
Horizontal pixels
1,640 px
Vertical pixels
2,360 px

Displays

  • Main display
    Diagonal
    10.86 in
    Horizontal pixels
    1,640 px
    Vertical pixels
    2,360 px
    Role
    Main
    Technology
    LED-backlit IPS

Processing & platform

Memory & storage

Storage options

  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB
  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB

Cameras

  • Rear camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    1.80 f-number
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    main
  • Front camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number
    Effective resolution
    7 MP
    Position
    Front
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer

Charging

  • Wired charging
    Variant / details
    Charging through a power adapter or a computer USB connection. The included adapter rating is not a device input-power limit.
    Technology
    USB-C

Connectivity & software

Operating system
iPadOS
Wi-Fi
802.11ax
Bluetooth
5.0

Sensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

Connectivity & features

  • Neural Engine

Design & dimensions

Height
247.60 mm
Width
178.50 mm
Thickness
6.10 mm

Colors

  • Silver
  • Space Gray
  • Rose Gold
  • Green
  • Sky Blue

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • A2072
  • A2316
  • A2324
  • A2325
  • iPad13,1
  • iPad13,2

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 7 fields
Chipset manufacturer
Apple*
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic*
CPU cores
6*
Reported clock (unit unspecified)
2,990*
Machine-learning score · CPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
CPU
score
881*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad Air (4th generation)*
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic*
Machine-learning score · GPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
GPU
score
1,950*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad Air (4th generation)*
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic*
Machine-learning score · NPU
suite
Machine-learning score
workload
NPU
score
2,360*
Scope and conditions
Test conditions
Device
iPad Air (4th generation)*
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic*
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
apple pencil support
supported
Yes*
accessories
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation)*
  • Apple Pencil (USB-C)*
camera lens types
  • Wide*
display aspect ratio
width
41.0*
height
59.0*
ratio
display diagonal
10.9* in
display pixel density
264* ppi
display sensor housing
No*
dual esim capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
dynamic island
No*
esim capability
supported
Yes*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
face id
No*
five g capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
lidar sensor
No*
pressure sensitive 3d touch
No*
processor family
Apple A14 Bionic*
rounded display corners
Yes*
touch id
Yes*
usb c port
Yes*
wireless charging
No*

* Provisional data