iPad Air (6th generation) with M2 chip launched in India at this price

iPad Air (2024) was launched by Apple in India and global markets at its ‘Let Loose’ event on Tuesday. The sixth-generation iPad Air models will be available in 10.9-inch and 13-inch display variants – a first for the iPad Air lineup. While previous reports suggested that the larger iPad Air would have a mini-LED screen, both variants unveiled by Apple are equipped with liquid retina (LCD) screens. The iPad Air (2024) is powered by Apple’s octa-core M2 chip.

iPad Air (2024) price in India, availability

iPad Air (2024) price in India starts at Rs. Rs 59,900 for the 11-inch model with Wi-Fi connectivity and 128GB storage. You can also buy it in Wi-Fi + Cellular variant which is priced at Rs. 79,990. Meanwhile, the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular variants of the 13.9-inch iPad Air model are priced at Rs. 74,900 and Rs. 94,900 respectively. According to Apple, a 256GB storage option will also be available for both variants.

The newly announced iPad Air (2024) is available in Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight color options and will go on sale from May 15 in global markets including India. Its starting price is $599 and $799. Standard and large display sizes respectively in the US.

For comparison, the iPad Air (5th generation) was launched in India in 2022 at a starting price of Rs. Rs 54,900 for the base model with 64GB storage and Wi-Fi connectivity.

iPad Air (2024) specifications

Apple has equipped the iPad Air (2024) with its M2 chip, an octa-core processor that also houses Apple’s Neural Engine for on-device AI functions. The company claims the new iPad Air offers 15 percent better CPU performance and 25 percent GPU performance than its predecessor – Apple says it’s 50 percent faster than the M1 chip on the previous model. The device runs on iPadOS 17 out-of-the-box.

The new iPad Air features the same 11-inch liquid retina (LCD) screen with 2,360×1,640 pixel resolution that came in Apple’s 5th generation iPad Air models. This year, the iPad Air will also be available in a 13-inch display option with 2,732×2,048 pixels resolution. The display has a 264ppi pixel density, offers True Tone support and P3 color gamut coverage, and has a peak brightness of 500 nits.

You get a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle forward-facing camera on the iPad Air (2024) for selfies and video calls – it’s now landscape oriented for landscape video calls. For supported apps like FaceTime, the device also supports Apple’s Center Stage technology that automatically adjusts the camera angle as you move. On the rear, it sports a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with auto image stabilization and Smart HDR4 support. It supports recording video up to 4K resolution and up to 60fps, or slow-motion video up to 1080p at up to 240fps.

Apple’s new iPad Air model offers support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, while the cellular model lets you connect to 5G networks and also offers GPS/GNSS support. There’s a USB Type-C port for charging (at 20W) and data transfer, and the company has equipped the device with a Touch ID sensor on the power button for biometric authentication.