iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
Screen sharing
Portrait mode in FaceTime video
Spatial Audio
Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Video calling (Face Time)7
FaceTime video
Center Stage
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio calling (Face Time)
FaceTime audio
Audio calling (Face Time)7
FaceTime audio
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)8
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Bluetooth technology
5.3
Bluetooth® technology
v5.3
SIM type
eSIM
iPad Air uses eSIM technology and is not compatible with physical SIM cards.
SIM type
Nano‑SIM
eSIM
Sensors
Touch ID
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Sensors
Face ID
LiDAR Scanner
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
iMessage
Yes
iMessage®
Yes
Music player
Apple Music®
Music player
Apple Music®
Supported music formats
AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Supported music formats
AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
Subscription Music Services
Apple Music®
Subscription Music Services
Apple Music®
External music play controls
Yes
External music play controls
Via lockscreen
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
Spoken Content
Voice Control
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Real-Time Text
Audio Descriptions
Subtitles and Closed Captioning
Live Captions
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad. Features include: VoiceOver, Zoom, Magnifier, Spoken Content, Voice Control, Switch Control, AssistiveTouch, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Real-Time Text, Audio Descriptions, Subtitles and Closed Captioning, Live Captions (beta).