iPad Air A12 Bionic 2019

iPad Air A12 Bionic 2019

iPad Air

Discontinued
Released: March 18, 2019Discontinued on: September 15, 2020
United States: N/AJapan: ¥69,800, ¥86,800

Overview

It's important to know that this A2123 iPad Air (3rd Gen) model supports Gigabit-class LTE on bands 1-5, 7, 8, 11-14, 17-21, 25, 26, 28-30, 34, 38-41, 46, and 66, but not bands 42 or 71. While compatible with carriers worldwide, it is believed to have been sold primarily in the UK, Europe, Asia, and most regions outside of the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.


Regardless of connectivity, the iPad Air 3rd Gen models are positioned as offering "high-end features and performance at a breakthrough price." They feature newer, faster internals than the iPad Pro 10.5" models they replaced, but have a lower-quality display, as well as inferior cameras and speakers.


All iPad Air 3rd Gen devices have a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.5-inch LED-backlit 2224x1668 (264 ppi, DCI-P3 color gamut) "Retina" display, but they do not support "ProMotion technology" and its 120 Hz refresh rate.


These models are powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor, 3 GB of RAM, and come with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. They are available in Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, or White and Gold cases.


Other notable features include dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills and 1080p HD video, and a front 7-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera also for stills and 1080p HD video. They support dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO and Bluetooth 5.0, plus dual microphones and a single set of stereo speakers. They also have a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack and Touch ID.


Connectivity and power are provided by a Lightning port. A "Smart Connector" supports the same small Apple Smart Keyboard as the earlier 10.5" iPad Pro models. It is also compatible with the original Apple Pencil.


Battery life is rated at 10 hours of Wi-Fi web surfing, video, or music, and 9 hours on cellular data. This model has an eSIM and a nano-SIM slot.

Evaluation

The 3rd generation iPad Air (A2123) was seen as a powerful comeback for the Air lineup, essentially offering Pro-level performance at a more mainstream price. The A12 Bionic chip provided a huge leap in speed, making the device incredibly responsive. A key feature was the addition of first-generation Apple Pencil support, which, combined with its laminated True Tone display, made it a fantastic tool for creatives. This global cellular model offered extensive LTE band support, making it a reliable choice for international travel. While it lacked the Pro's quad-speaker system and ProMotion display, its combination of a fast processor, high-quality screen, and broad connectivity made it an excellent value and a highly recommended tablet for a wide range of users outside of North America.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA2123 (EMC 3316*)
Apple Order NoMV0E2B/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad Air 3rd Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Price

Price Table
United StatesN/A
AustraliaN/A
Austria€689, €859
Belgium€709, €879
BrazilR$5.599, R$6.799
CanadaN/A
ChinaN/A
DenmarkDKK 5,399, 6,799
Finland€719, €889
France€709, €879
Germany€689, €859
Hong KongHK$4,999, HK$6,099
IndiaRs 55,900, 69,900
IndonesiaRp 11,699,000, 14,499,000
Ireland€719, €889
Italy€709, €879
Japan¥69,800, ¥86,800
KoreaKRW 799,000, 999,000
Luxembourg€685,56, €849,95
MalaysiaRM 2,749, 3,399
MexicoMXN $15,499, $18,999
Netherlands€709, €879
New ZealandN/A
NorwayNOK 7.290, 8.790
Portugal€719, €889
SingaporeS$949, S$1169
Spain€689, €859
SwedenSEK 7.795, 9.595
SwitzerlandCHF 729, 905.20
TaiwanNT$21,400, NT$26,400
ThailandTHB 22,400, 27,400
The PhilippinesPHP 37,990, 47,490
United Kingdom£599, £749
VietnamVND 17,890,000, 23,990,000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad Air 3rd Gen
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack or White
Dimensions9.8 x 6.8 x 0.24
Avg. Weight1.02 lbs / 464 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12 Bionic
Processor Speed2.49 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM3 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)4799
Geekbench 4 (MC)11396
Geekbench 5 (SC)1112
Geekbench 5 (MC)2782

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 256 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display10.5" Retina
Display Resolution2224x1668 (264 ppi)
Camera8 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB 3
PortsLightning, Smart Connector, Headphone
USB SupportSync & Charge (Lightning)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell NetworkGSM/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (30.2 Whr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 12.2 (16E227)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch