Apple iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell Global) 64, 256 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell) - MYGX2ZP/A* - A2072 - 3571* - iPad13,2
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Note that this A2072 iPad Air 4th Gen is compatible with Gigabit-class LTE, specifically bands 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, and 66. It does not support band 71. Confusingly, Apple's official marketing info initially used this A2072 model number only in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but this was incorrect, it was sold globally outside of North America.
The iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi Cellular - Global) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 10.9" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and and packed in a thin case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back is one of five metallic color options -- silver, a darker "Space Gray", Rose Gold, (Light) Green, and Sky Blue.
This iPad Air is powered by a six-core Apple A14 Bionic processor and a 16-core "Neural Engine", has 4 GB of RAM, and is equipped with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. Other notable features include a new "Touch ID" authentication sensor built into the top button as well as support for the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, MU8F2AM/A, US$129) that conveniently charges via a magnetic connection on the side of the device. It has a front-mounted 7 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera that shoots up to 1080p video and a rear-mounted 12 megapixel camera that shoots up to 4K video.
In addition to a USB-C port, other connectivity includes A-GPS, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 5.0. It has dual microphones and stereo speakers. Battery life is reportedly 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video" or 9 hours for web use on a cellular data network.
Compared to their predecessor, the cellular-equipped iPad Air 4th Gen models -- and their Wi-Fi Only sibling -- are a dramatic improvement and have more in common with the higher-end iPad Pro than its iPad Air lineage. With the removal of the Home button and the smaller bezels, they are physically smaller, but have a larger display. They also have a more powerful and advanced architecture, support more advanced external keyboards, use USB-C (instead of Lightning), and support the aforementioned more advanced Apple Pencil 2nd Gen and clever "Touch ID" sensor in the top button, too.
Also see:
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Tech Specs
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| Introduction Date: |
September 15, 2020* |
Discontinued Date: |
March 8, 2022 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*The iPad Air (4th Gen) was introduced on September 15, 2020. It first was available for pre-order on October 16, 2020 and available to purchase/started to arrive to customers on October 23, 2020.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2020. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this iPad. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPad13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
6643 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
17181 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPad13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1584 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
4124 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad13,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.0 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A14 Bionic |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPad Air 4th Gen uses an "A14 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a Neural Engine. Apple further explains that it is a "6-core design" and a new "4-core graphics architecture" and the Neural Engine has 16-cores. Third-party software analysis reports that it operates around 3.0 GHz.
Also see: How fast is the iPad Air 4 compared to earlier iPad Air models? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini and iPad Pro? |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
64, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPad Air 4th Gen, but third-party software analysis has determined it has 4 GB of RAM. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air 4th Gen models have a single USB-C port that can connect to a computer, power outlet, and some cameras and peripherals. The charger is 20W. |
| Connectivity: |
USB 3 (USB-C) |
Ports: |
USB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Details: |
The iPad Air 4th Gen has a USB-C port as well as a Smart Connector for a keyboard and a Magnetic Connector designed to charge the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (A2051, EMC 3231). |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad Air 4th Gen |
| Details: |
The iPad Air 4th Gen introduced a new form factor with no "Home" button and flat sides. |
| Housing Color: |
Black (Colors)* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air 4th Gen models are available with a black glass front and a choice of either a silver, darker "Space Gray," Rose Gold, (Light) Green, or light "Sky Blue" aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
10.9" Liquid Retina* |
Display Resolution: |
2360x1640 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 10.9-inch iPad Air 4th Gen models have a fully-laminated 10.9" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits brightness). It supports wide-color (P3) as well as True Tone technology, which evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflectant coating (1.8% reflectivity). It has no "Home" button.
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
All iPad Air 4th Gen configurations support 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. They support Bluetooth 5.0, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/LTE* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This specific iPad Air 4th Gen model (A2072) supports "UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)" as well as "Gigabit-class LTE" on bands "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, and 66. It does not support band 71.
**The iPad Air 4th Gen has one rear camera and one front camera.
The rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor (f/1.8 aperture). It supports still photographs, 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps and 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps. It also has slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps.
The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera has a 7 megapixel sensor and takes still photos and videos up to 1080p at 60 fps. It has an f/2.0 aperture. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (28.6 W hr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad Air 4th Gen provides "up to 9 hours of surfing the web using [a] cellular data network" and "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad Air 4th Gen.
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| Apple Order No: |
MYGX2ZP/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell) |
| Details: |
*Order numbers vary by country, but in Hong Kong, MYGX2ZP/A is the order number for this configuration in silver with 64 GB of storage. In silver with 256 GB of storage, the order number is MYH42ZP/A. With 64 GB and 256 GB of storage, respectively, the order numbers in "Space Gray" are MYGW2ZP/A and MYH22ZP/A; Rose Gold are MYGY2ZP/A and MYH52ZP/A; (Light) Green are MYH12ZP/A and MYH72ZP/A; and light "Sky Blue" are MYH02ZP/A and MYH62ZP/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2072 (EMC 3571*) |
Model ID: |
iPad13,2 |
| Details: |
The Model Number (external) is unique to this model.
*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this device.
Also see: All iPads with the A2072 Model Number, the 3571* EMC Number, and the iPad13,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 14.1 (18A8395) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the final versions of iPadOS 14 and iPadOS 15. It also supports iPadOS 16, but with the exception of the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap features (Apple mistakenly initially listed it as compatible with Virtual Memory Swap, but this was an error).
Likewise, this model supports iPadOS 17, but it lacks support for the minor Screen Distance and External Camera for FaceTime features.
Finally, this model supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18 -- with the exception of Apple Intelligence (AI).
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
9.74 x 7 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.01 lbs. (460 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad Air 4th Gen (held vertically) is 9.74 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (247.6 mm x 178.5 mm x 6.1 mm).
This iPad Air 4th Gen equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity weighs 1.01 pounds (460 g). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.11.6* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPad Air 4th Gen models, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) and iTunes 12.8 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.10 or later. It also supports syncing with the Finder running macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Air 4th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Dolby Atmos, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Air 4th Gen models support "H.264 video up to 4K, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC‑LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio or Dolby Audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo or multichannel audio, in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M‑JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPad Air 4th Gen models also include a USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) and a 20W USB-C power adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular - Global) model was not sold in North America. Pricing varied by country, but in Hong Kong, it originally cost HK$5799 with 64 GB of storage and HK$6999 with 256 GB of storage regardless of color.
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Global Original Prices
Global original prices for the iPad Air 4th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell Global) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
N/A |
Brazil: |
R$8.599, R$10.299 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $19,999, $24,199 |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€789, €959 |
Belgium: |
€809, €979 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 6,099, 7,499 |
Finland: |
€819, €989 |
| France: |
€809, €979 |
Germany: |
€769,10, €934,80 |
| Ireland: |
€805.65, €972.90 |
Italy: |
€809, €979 |
| Luxembourg: |
€782,26, €946,64 |
Netherlands: |
€809, €979 |
| Norway: |
NOK 8.490, 10.290 |
Portugal: |
€819, €989 |
| Spain: |
€789, €959 |
Sweden: |
SEK 8.495, 10.295 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 769, 939 |
United Kingdom: |
£709, £859 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,799, HK$6,999 |
| India: |
Rs 66,900, 80,900 |
Indonesia: |
Rp 13,699,000, 16,499,000 |
| Japan: |
¥77,800, ¥94,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 949,000, 1,149,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 3,149, 3,799 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 41,990, 50,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1079, S$1299 |
Taiwan: |
NT$23,200, NT$28,200 |
| Thailand: |
THB 24,400, 29,400 |
Vietnam: |
VND 20,990,000, 24,990,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1099, A$1329 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1219, NZ$1469 |
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