'iPad Air 5' rumored to have 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Apple Silicon M1 processor

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in iPad edited March 2022
A new leak says that the forthcoming iPad Air 5 will retain its $599 price, but will have 8GB RAM, start at 128GB storage, and use the M1 processor.




It has previously been reported that the new 'iPad Air 5,' will use the Apple Silicon M1 processor, as found in the iPad Pro. It's also common for Apple to keep the price of a new model the same as the old.

The claims of these specifications, and the $599 starting price, come from Korean leaker "Lanzuk," who has a mixed track record. Ahead of the March 8, 2022 Apple event where the 'iPad Air 5' is expected to be revealed, he also claimed to have details of the new iPhone SE.

This time, the leaker claims that the information about the new iPad Air comes from an unspecified US developer.

Separately, multiple previous reports have said that the 'iPad Air 5' is likely to feature a 5G option, and Center Stage. "Lanzuk" does not mention either of these.

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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 7
    DAalsethDAalseth Posts: 2,783member
    I'd be surprised at the M1 processor. With that it would essentially be identical to the iPad Pro.
    MisterKitwatto_cobra
  • Reply 2 of 7
    blastdoorblastdoor Posts: 3,296member
    DAalseth said:
    I'd be surprised at the M1 processor. With that it would essentially be identical to the iPad Pro.
    There's a huge difference in cameras between the Air and Pro. Also, the Pro has options for much higher storage capacity. The Pro also supports Thunderbolt, 5G, and has a better display. So.... really not identical at all. 

    But for people who don't need all those extra features, putting an M1 in an Air would be very appealing. 
    JFC_PAwatto_cobra
  • Reply 3 of 7
    ITGUYINSDITGUYINSD Posts: 516member
    DAalseth said:
    I'd be surprised at the M1 processor. With that it would essentially be identical to the iPad Pro.
    Not identical -- no ProMotion.  Apart from an M1 chip, I'd want ProMotion more than any other feature.
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 4 of 7
    JFC_PAJFC_PA Posts: 932member
    As a replacement for my 1st gen Air it’s a tempting prospect. A nice lightweight companion to my 12.9 for casual reading etc. 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 5 of 7
    MisterKitMisterKit Posts: 496member
    That would be a great deal at $599
    thtwatto_cobra
  • Reply 6 of 7
    iOS_Guy80iOS_Guy80 Posts: 814member
    JFC_PA said:
    As a replacement for my 1st gen Air it’s a tempting prospect. A nice lightweight companion to my 12.9 for casual reading etc. 
    That’s why I bought the latest generation iPad mini, as a nice lightweight companion to my 12. 9 inch iPad Pro.
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 7 of 7
    davgregdavgreg Posts: 1,037member
    DAalseth said:
    I'd be surprised at the M1 processor. With that it would essentially be identical to the iPad Pro.
    No. There are plenty of differences but am hoping for an updated Pro today.
    watto_cobra
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