Apple iPad Air (2022) with M1 chip and 5G now official, priced in the Philippines!

Apple today introduced the new iPad Air with the Apple-designed M1 chip, delivering a massive leap in performance. Available in a new array of colors, iPad Air also features the new Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage for a more natural video conferencing experience, a USB-C port with up to 2x faster transfer speeds, and blazing-fast 5G on cellular models. Advanced cameras and compatibility with the latest accessories enable users, including content creators, gamers, and students, to push the boundaries of creativity, productivity, and self expression.

“Whether it’s a college student taking elaborate notes, a content creator working on their latest project, or a gamer playing graphics-intensive titles, users love iPad Air for its amazing performance and versatility in such a portable design,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With the breakthrough M1 chip, Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, and ultra-fast 5G, iPad Air is now more powerful, more capable, and simply more fun than ever.”

Apple iPad Air (2022) Specifications
10.9-inch Liquid Retina (2360 x 1640) IPS display, 264 ppi
Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
64GB/ 256GB of internal storage
8GB RAM
12MP F1.8 wide camera
12MP F2.4 ultrawide front camera
5G (cellular model, nano-SIM, eSIM)
WiFi 6 802.11ax / Bluetooth 5.0 / GPS/GNSS
Touch ID / USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
Stereo speakers / Dual microphones
Apple Pencil support (second-gen)
Magic Keyboard support
USB-C to Lightning Cable
20W USB-C Power Adapter
iPadOS 15
28.6 watt‐hour lithium‑polymer battery
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm (dimension)
458g (WiFi), 460g (WiFi + cellular)

Price and Availability

Wi-Fi models of iPad Air comes with a starting price of Php35,990 and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at Php44,990. The new iPad Air, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, comes in space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue finishes.

• 64GB - Php35,990 (Wi-Fi) / Php44,990 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
• 256GB - Php44,990 (Wi-Fi) / Php53,990 (WiFi + Cellular)

The date of local availability of the new iPad Air (2022) is yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more updates!