Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Apple iPad Air (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Air (2020)
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Apple iPad Air (2022)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
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Bigger battery
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
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Better display
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Lighter body
Apple iPad Air (2020)
Best value for money
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Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.9 | 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 | 81.3 | 81.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple M1 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | — |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 15.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 7 MP, f/2, 31mm | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7606 | 7600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 247.6 | 247.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 461 |
| Width (mm) | 178.5 | 178.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 15 | 2022, March 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Available. Released 2022, March 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | 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, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2324 | 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, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA) | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (LTE model only) | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | 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 Air (2020) and Apple iPad Air (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad Air (2020) packs a 7606 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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