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Apple iPad Air (2020)

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Apple iPad Air (2020)
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SKU: Apple-iPad-Air-(2020)
Brand: Apple
Category: Mobiles
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  • Processor & RAM 4GB RAM Apple A14 Bionic
  • Display 10.9" 1640x2360 pixels
  • Battery 7606mAh Li-Ion
  • Camera 12MP 2160p
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Apple iPad Air (2020): At a Glance

5.5 / 10

Apple iPad Air (2020) combines 10.9" 1640x2360 pixels Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ), Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm), 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, 7606 mAh (Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support). Current status: Available. Released 2020, September.

Release Status Available. Released 2020, September
Display 10.9" 1640x2360 pixels — Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Resolution 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Processor (SoC) Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
RAM & Storage 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Operating System iPadOS 14.1, upgradable to iPadOS 17.3
Rear Camera 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Selfie Camera 7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm (standard)
Battery & Charging 7606 mAh | Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support
Dimensions & Weight 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in) | 458 g (Wi-Fi) / 460 g (3G/LTE) (1.01 lb)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5 / 10
  • Design 5.0 / 10
  • Display 6.0 / 10
  • Performance 5.0 / 10
  • Camera 8.0 / 10
  • Battery 6.0 / 10

Specs

Network

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced 2020, September
Status Available. Released 2020, September

BODY

Dimensions 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight 458 g (Wi-Fi) / 460 g (3G/LTE) (1.01 lb)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum alloy frame, glass back / eco-leather
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Standby

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size 10.9" 1640x2360 pixels
Resolution 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning-made glass, oleophobic coating

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. iPadOS 14.1, upgradable to iPadOS 17.3
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

MEMORY

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica / ZEISS optical tuning

SELFIE CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm (standard)
Features HDR, Panorama, AI Beauty Mode
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes (3.5mm jack)

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
USB USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes (NFC supported)
Radio Stereo FM radio (market dependent)

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display optical / side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

BATTERY

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 7606 mAh
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 7606 mAh
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support

MISC

Colors Titanium Gray, Phantom Black, Silver, Navy, Cream
Model Apple iPad Air (2020)
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)

TESTS

Performance AnTuTu: 780,000+ | GeekBench 6: 3,400 (Multi-core)
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2000+ nits peak
Battery (new) Active use score: 14:30h

Experience the future of computing with the iPad Air (2020). This sleek and lightweight tablet boasts a stunning 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, delivering vibrant colors and exceptional clarity.

Powered by the A14 Bionic chip, the iPad Air delivers incredible performance for everything from gaming to creative work. Enjoy lightning-fast app launches, smooth multitasking, and advanced augmented reality experiences.

Key features include:

  • Stunning Liquid Retina display: Immerse yourself in stunning visuals with the iPad Air’s high-resolution display.
  • Powerful A14 Bionic chip: Experience blazing-fast performance for all your tasks.
  • Touch ID for secure authentication: Unlock your iPad and make purchases securely with Touch ID.
  • 12MP rear-facing camera: Capture stunning photos and videos with the iPad Air’s versatile camera.
  • 7MP FaceTime HD front-facing camera: Enjoy high-quality video calls and selfies.
  • All-day battery life: Power through your day with the iPad Air’s long-lasting battery.
  • Support for Apple Pencil (2nd generation): Unleash your creativity with the Apple Pencil and draw, write, and annotate directly on the iPad Air’s screen.
  • Compatible with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio: Enhance your productivity with keyboard options for typing and working on the go.

The iPad Air (2020) is the perfect blend of power, portability, and versatility. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply looking for a powerful entertainment device, the iPad Air has everything you need.

Apple iPad Air (2020) — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Apple iPad Air (2020) have?

The Apple iPad Air (2020) is powered by the Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) chipset with an Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) CPU and Apple GPU (4-core graphics) GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Apple iPad Air (2020)?

The Apple iPad Air (2020) comes with a 7606 mAh battery (7606 mAh) and supports Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support.

How good is the Apple iPad Air (2020) camera setup?

On the rear, the Apple iPad Air (2020) features 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF. It supports video recording at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. For selfies, it includes a 7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm (standard) front camera.

Does the Apple iPad Air (2020) support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the Apple iPad Air (2020) supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave). NFC support: Yes (NFC supported). 3.5mm headphone jack: Yes (3.5mm jack).

What is the price and release status of the Apple iPad Air (2020)?

Market status: Available. Released 2020, September. Available colorways include Titanium Gray, Phantom Black, Silver, Navy, Cream.

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