iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Video calling (Face Time)
FaceTime video
Center Stage
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
Audio calling (Face Time)7
FaceTime audio
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Audio calling (Face Time)
FaceTime audio
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)8
Wi-Fi connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi capability
2.4GHz & 5GHz
Bluetooth® technology
v5.3
Bluetooth technology
5.3
SIM type
Nano‑SIM
eSIM
SIM type
eSIM
iPad Air uses eSIM technology and is not compatible with physical SIM cards.
Sensors
Face ID
LiDAR Scanner
Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Barometer
Ambient light sensor
Sensors
Touch ID
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
Via lockscreen
External music play controls
Yes
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).
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.