Should you buy Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) or Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) starts at ₹ 142,899 and Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet starts at ₹ 53,900.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) has screen size of 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels and Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet has screen size of 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) comes up with internal storage of 1 TB and RAM of 16 GB. Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 256 GB.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) and front camera of 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle) with autofocus and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.4 Main).
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) | Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels | 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 12 MP (f/2.4 Main) |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle) with autofocus |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M1 |
| Storage | 1 TB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 85 | 69 | |
| Display | 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels | 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 12 MP (f/2.4 Main) | |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle) with autofocus | |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M1 | |
| Storage | 1 TB | 64 GB | |
| RAM | 16 GB | ||
General | |||
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | 2021-10-18 | ||
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Single Sim, GSM | |
| Voice Call | Yes | Yes | |
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 214.9 x 280.6 x 6.4 mm | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 685 g | 462 g | |
Display | |||
| Display Size | 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels | 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Liquid Retina IPS LCD (16M) | |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant Glass, Oleophobic Coating | ||
| PPI | 264 PPI | 264 ppi | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | True Tone display, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Fully laminated display, Anti-reflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity,SDR brightness: 600 nits max, XDR brightness: 1,000 nits max full screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only), 10,00,000:1 contrast ratio | Digital zoom up to 5x, Five-element lens, Smart HDR 3, Panorama, Photo Geotagging, Burst mode | |
| Flash | Yes, LED | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 12 MP (f/2.4 Main) | |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 25fps FHD | 1080p @ 25/30/60fps FHD | |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle) with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24/30/60fps UHD, 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | LTE | |
| 5G | Yes | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, EDR | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, EDR | |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C | |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes | Yes | |
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M1 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | iPadOS v16 | iOS v15 | |
Battery | |||
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | 20W USB C Power Adapter | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | No | No | |
| RAM | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 1 TB | 64 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | ||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | Yes | Yes | |
| Video | Yes | Yes | |
Other Features | |||
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi-Fi + Cellular model only) | Yes, with A-GPS, GNSS | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | |
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Dimension of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) is 214.9 x 280.6 x 6.4 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) comes up with a weight of 685 g whereas Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet weight around 462 g.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) has screen size and resolution of 12.9 inches, 2048 x 2732 pixels whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) comes up with primary camera of 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) whereas Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet comes up with 12 MP (f/1.8 Wide Angle) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include True Tone display, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Fully laminated display, Anti-reflective coating, 1.8% reflectivity,SDR brightness: 600 nits max, XDR brightness: 1,000 nits max full screen, 1,600 nits peak (HDR content only), 10,00,000:1 contrast ratio.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple M2 and Apple M1 respectively. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) comes up No card slot and Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2022 Tablet (1TB) is Octa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet is Octa Core Processor.