Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad Air (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad (2025)
2category wins
Apple iPad Air (2022)
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPad (2025)
Faster chip
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Best value for money
Apple iPad (2025)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 11 | 10.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2360 | 2360 |
| Resolution Width | 1640 | 1640 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 264 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 80.1 | 81.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 5-core | Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple M1 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | — |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 18.3.2 | 15.4 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad (2025) +13%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Air (2022) +30%AnTuTu
Apple iPad Air (2022) +24%| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,631 | 2,324 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,602 | 8,559 |
| AnTuTu | 1,626,008 | 2,011,970 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 7600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 248.6 | 247.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7 | 6.1 |
| Weight (g) | 477 | 461 |
| Width (mm) | 179.5 | 178.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2022, March 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 12 | Available. Released 2022, March 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3355 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad (2025) and Apple iPad Air (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad (2025) is 30% cheaper at 95,760 DZD versus 136,560 DZD for the Apple iPad Air (2022), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPad Air (2022) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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