Apple iPad Air (4th generation) [2020]

Display10.9"
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic
Main camera12MP
Battery7606 mAh
iPad Air (4th generation) [2020] product photo
6.5GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
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 - A2072
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA)

Launch

Announced
2020, October 23
Status
Available

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, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Durability
Stylus support

Display

Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size
10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2(~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS
iPadOS 14.1, upgradable to iPadOS 26
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module
7 MP, f/2.0, 31mm (standard)
Features
HDR · 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS (LTE model only)
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue
Models
A2324, A2072, A2325, A2316, iPad13,1, iPad13,2
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
performance
A14 Bionic, hexa-core 5nmThe A14 handles professional apps (Affinity, Logic Pro) and multitasking without lag; it's overbuilt for web and document work but good insurance if you keep the tablet for years.
battery
7606 mAh, ~10 hours screen timeA full charge covers a workday of heavy use (video calls, editing, media) with reserve; you'll charge every second day if you use it daily.
display
10.9", 500 nits, 264 ppiIndoor and dull outdoor visibility is fine; 500 nits means you'll struggle to read in direct sunlight even with maximum brightness, and the LCD (not OLED) narrows viewing angles slightly when tilted.
camera
12MP f/1.8 main, 4K@60fpsMain camera is passable for documents and video calls; 4K recording at up to 60fps handles smooth video work, but the small 1/3" sensor loses detail in low light and zoom is digital-only.
connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, LTE, dual SIMWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) pulls faster speeds from modern routers; LTE + nano-SIM or eSIM means you can pair it with a phone plan, but there is no 5G.
storage
64GB or 256GB, 4GB RAMBase 64GB fills quickly with video or apps (figure ~50GB usable); the 256GB option is more forgiving but both are fixed—no microSD expansion.
durability
Glass front, aluminum body, 6.1mm thinThe thin aluminum frame feels solid but the glass face is scratch-prone without a screen protector; no IP rating means spills are a real risk, and the design prioritizes thinness over drop resistance.

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