iPad Air M1 2022

It's important to know that this A2591 iPad Air 5th Gen, sold only in mainland China, supports 5G NR on bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79, but not 5G NR mmWave. It also lacks support for 4G/LTE bands 11 and 21. This model does not support eSIM, although it is designed to work worldwide.

The iPad Air 5th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular - China) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.9" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits) framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides. It comes in five metallic colors: "Space Gray," "Starlight," Pink, Purple, or Blue.

This iPad Air is powered by a 3.2 GHz Apple M1 processor with 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8 GB of RAM and is available with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. It also includes a "Touch ID" sensor in the top button and supports the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129), which charges magnetically. It has a front 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" "FaceTime HD" camera with "Center Stage" and a rear 12-megapixel "Wide" camera for up to 4K video.

In addition to a USB-C port, connectivity includes 5G, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also has dual microphones and stereo speakers. Battery life is rated at 10 hours of Wi-Fi web surfing or video, and 9 hours on cellular data.

Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air 5th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular - China) and its Wi-Fi only sibling feature faster processors, improved connectivity, and better cameras, with this model also adding 5G networking.

The 5th generation iPad Air for the China market (A2591) was evaluated as a major upgrade, primarily due to the inclusion of the powerful M1 chip. This brought a huge boost in performance, making it capable of handling professional-level tasks. The addition of 5G, optimized for Chinese networks, made it a highly versatile tool for users on the move. The new 12MP front camera with Center Stage was also a significant and welcome improvement for video conferencing. While it looked identical to its predecessor, the internal upgrades, especially the M1 processor, made it a compelling option for Chinese consumers seeking a powerful, future-proof tablet with reliable connectivity, effectively blurring the line between the Air and Pro models.