In March 2022, Apple introduced a new budget iPad tablet with Apple Pencil support costing 25,000 rubles (in the basic configuration) - almost half as much (47,000 rubles) compared to the cheapest model of the 10.5-inch iPad Pro (without Apple Pencil accounting) and more than half the price of the 12.9-inch version (RUB 59,000).
The situation in the case of models with support for cellular modules (Cellular) is similar, the difference is 22,000 rubles and 34,000 rubles for the 10.5- and 12.9-inch versions of the iPad Pro, respectively. This may seem like a good deal to some, but it’s worth considering other factors before choosing the cheapest device.
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iPad 2022 and iPad Pro displays
The difference between the iPad and iPad Pro screen is obvious. The new iPad model received the usual Retina display with a diagonal of 9.7 inches and a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. The 10.5- and 12.9-inch versions of the iPad Pro have larger screens and higher resolutions. The display resolution of the 10.5-inch version is 2224 × 1668 pixels, the 12.9-inch version is 2732 × 2048 pixels. Despite the difference in resolution and size, the pixel density in the screens of all three models is the same - 264 ppi.
Unlike the 2022 iPad, the iPad Pro line offers a number of additional features, such as ProMotion, which doubles the screen refresh rate from 60 to 120 frames per second, or True Tone technology, which adjusts display colors to ambient light. In addition, the iPad Pro display boasts a wider color gamut for brighter, richer images, as well as an anti-glare coating.
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Display and stylus support
The screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 is quite comfortable for watching movies and videos, basic games, working with reports, spreadsheets and texts. In games, small details of characters' clothing are not lost in the shadows.
In laboratory testing, it turned out that the display covers 119% of the sRGB color gamut, and the actual brightness reached almost 490 nits.
Creative professionals are interested in the model because it supports Apple Pencil. Allows you not only to draw, but also to take notes. Considering that there are already quite a few applications that support the vendor’s proprietary stylus, this is an important quality of an entry-level model.
iPad 2022 and iPad Pro performance
Thanks to the 2.2 GHz A10 Fusion chip, the 2022 iPad's performance is a significant improvement over previous models, but it still doesn't match the power of the iPad Pro, which features a 6-core 2.39 GHz A10X Fusion chip. The difference in performance is also due to different amounts of RAM. The iPad 2022 received 2 GB of RAM, while both iPad Pro models use 4 GB of RAM. This difference is clearly demonstrated in the Geekbench 4 benchmark results: in the single-core test, the 10.5- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro scored 3908 and 3903 points, respectively, while the iPad scored 3254 points. According to these numbers, the Pro line's single-core performance is 20% faster than the iPad, although some don't consider this a significant improvement.
In multi-core tests, the iPad Pro's performance is rated at 9287 points (12.9-inch version) and 9304 (10.5-inch model). At the same time, the new iPad scored 5857 points - a good result compared to other models in the series. Overall, the iPad Pro performed about 58% better in the multi-core test.
Based on the multi-core and single-core benchmark results, the difference in performance won't be as noticeable in everyday use of the iPad, but when it comes to multitasking or apps that require as much processing power as possible, the iPad Pro continues to be the best option.
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Peripherals
On the edge of the case there is a Smart Connector. In the same place where this connector was on the iPad Pro 10.5”. Therefore, iPad Air 3 is compatible with Smart Keyboard (first generation, not Smart Keyboard Folio). The keyboard for iPad Air 3 is sold separately for $159. In addition, iPad Air 3 supports the first generation Apple Pencil (with charging via the Lightning connector). But the second generation iPad Air does not support the Pencil. They did not build an induction charger into the middle-class iPad; this would have led to an increase in its price. But the classic first-generation Apple Pencil costs “only” $99, not $129 like the second-generation Apple Pencil.
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iPad 2022 and iPad Pro cameras and imaging
Since the debut of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, the line has offered improved shooting and imaging capabilities over the iPad. With the release of the iPad 6 (2018), the situation has not changed - the tablet received the same cameras as its predecessors. The gadget is equipped with an 8-megapixel main camera without a flash, capable of shooting video in 1080p resolution. For comparison, the 10.5- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models are equipped with a 12-megapixel camera with support for optical image stabilization, 4K video recording and True Tone Quad-LED flash. The camera also boasts a wider color gamut for photos and Live Photos, a six-element lens, HDR support, and Focus Pixels technology. In addition, the iPad Pro can record slow-motion video at 1080p resolution and 120 fps. or with a resolution of 720p and a frequency of 240 fps. The iPad is capable of shooting video in Slo-Mo mode at 720p resolution and 120 fps.
The iPad is equipped with a 1.2-megapixel front camera with the ability to record video in 720p resolution. The iPad Pro version has more impressive characteristics: a 7-megapixel front camera capable of recording video in 1080p resolution, and support for automatically turning on HDR when taking photos.
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AR, hardware and cameras
Supports augmented reality applications. AR is more of an educational technology than an entertainment technology. The Froggipedia app, for example, allows biology students to look at the structure of a frog in detail. Including the anatomy of the skeleton, muscular and nervous systems.
The A10 Fusion chip is noticeably superior to the Snapdragon 845 in video processing. Transcoding video with 4K resolution, which took less than a minute on the sixth generation iPad, took the phone with Snapdragon 845 2 minutes 30 seconds.
The 8-megapixel camera, which is located on the back of the device, is sufficient not only for amateur photography, but also for student projects. If you enlarge the photo taken indoors and look closely, you can see some grain.
Video recording at 1080p resolution is good, even when filming sports training.
The 1.2-megapixel selfie camera leaves much to be desired. Images are somewhat blurry.
Speakers, battery, interfaces and colors of iPad 2022 and iPad Pro
The 2022 iPad features two stereo speakers located at the bottom of the tablet. In turn, the iPad Pro has 4 stereo speakers located at the top and bottom of the device, which automatically adjust the sound output.
Oddly enough, in terms of battery life, the new iPad and iPad Pro are not too different. The iPad uses a 32.4 Wh battery, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a 41 Wh battery, and the 10.5-inch model has a 30.4 Wh battery. Despite the differences in battery size and display power consumption, Apple claims that all three models can last up to 10 hours while surfing the Internet over Wi-Fi.
Among other things, iPad Pro is equipped with a Smart Connector, which provides two-way data exchange/power and allows you to connect external accessories to the tablet computer. In a world where Bluetooth keyboards come with their own batteries, this functionality is less useful than you might expect.
For those who care about the appearance of the device, Apple has provided several color options: “Grey”, “Space Grey”, “Gold”. The 10.5-inch version is available in Rose Gold color scheme.
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Finishing
- Silver
- Gold
- Gray Space
Capacity1
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet 32GB
- 128GB
- 32GB
Size and weight2
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
- Width: 6.6 inches (169.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.29 inches (7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1.03 kg (469 g)
- Height: 9.4 inches (240 mm)
Buttons and connectors
- Home/Touch ID Sensor
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Lightning connector
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- On/Off, Sleep/Wake
- Volume up/down
- Nano SIM tray (cellular model)
Connector
- Lightning
In field
- iPad
- Lightning to USB cable
- USB power adapter
Display
- Retina display
- 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS touchscreen display
- 2048-by-1536 pixel resolution at 264 PPI
- Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
- Supports Apple Pencil
Chip
- Fusion A10 chip with 64-bit architecture
- Built-in M10 coprocessor
Cameras
- 8 megapixel camera
- Live Photos
- Autofocus
- Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
- HDR for photos
- Exposure control
- Burst mode
- Click to Focus
- Timer mode
- aperture ƒ/2.4
- Five-element lens
- Hybrid IR cut filter
- Backlit
- Automatic image stabilization
- Body and face detection
- Photo geotagging
Record Video
- 1080p HD video recording
- Slow motion mode (120 fps)
- Time-lapse mode with stabilization
- Video image stabilization
- Body and face detection
- 3x video zoom
- Geotagging Videos
FaceTime HD camera
- 1.2 megapixel photos
- Live Photos
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- Retina Flash
- 720p HD video recording
- Backlit
- HDR for photos and videos
- Body and face detection
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
Video Calls3
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet FaceTime video
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device via Wi-Fi Internet
- FaceTime video
Call Sound3
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet FaceTime audio
- iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device via Wi-Fi Internet
- FaceTime audio
Cellular and Wireless
- Internet Wi-Fi model
Yes Wi‑Fi yes (802.11 a/b/g/N/AC); two bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 4.2 technology - Internet Wi-Fi + cellular model
Yes Wi‑Fi yes (802.11 a/b/g/N/AC); two bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 4.2 technology Supports UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC technology in Canada (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/edge (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) CDMA EV-does revision a (800, 1900 MHz) LTE (bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41)4 Data only5 Internet Wi-Fi call4 Learn more about cellular communications
SIM cards
- Internet Wi-Fi + cellular model
Nano‑SIM (Apple SIM card support) Includes Apple SIM
Location
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet Digital compass
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet
- in iBeacon microlocation
- Digital compass
Sensors
- Touch ID
- Three-axis gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Light sensor
Touch ID
- Fingerprint ID sensor built into the Home button
Apple Paid
- Pay from your iPad using Touch ID in apps and on the website
- Send and receive money in Messages
Learn more about Apple Pay
Siri6
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders and more
- Use your hands free
- Listening to and recognizing songs
More about Siri
Power and battery7
- Internet Wi-Fi Internet Built-in 32.4 Wh lithium polymer battery
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the Internet via Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music
- Charging via power adapter or USB from computer
- Built-in 32.4Wh lithium polymer battery
Operating system
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Availability
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Features include:
- Off-screen
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- Siri and dictation
- Control Switch
- Subtitles
- AssistiveTouch
- They Speak On Screen
Built-in Applications
- Cameras
- Photo
- Messages
- Facetime
- Music
- Safari
- Cards
- Siri
- Calendar
- iTunes store
- App Store
- Notes
- Voice Notes
- Contacts
- Books
- At home
- Reminders
- Stock
- Watch
- TV
- News
- Photo Booth
- Podcasts
- Meru
- Find my iPhone
- Find My Friends
- Files
Free Apple Apps
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie and GarageBand with iTunes U and Clips, and Apple Store apps are already installed on iPad.
- Pages
- Numbers
- Basic
- in iMovie
- In GarageBand
- on iTunes U and
- Apple Store
- Trailers
- Remote
- Music Aviso
- Clips
- Swift Venues
- Shortcuts
System requirements
- From an Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access8
Syncing with iTunes on Mac or PC requires:
- For Mac: OS X 10.10.5 or later
- PC: Windows 7 or later
- iTunes 12.7.3 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
Languages
- Language support
English (Australia, UK, USA), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Hong Kong Traditional), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - QuickType keyboard support with
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese - Simplified (Character, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Cangjie, Handwritten, Pinyin, Stroke, Sucheng, Zhuyin), French (Belgium , Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Kana, Romaji), Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic (Modern Standard, Najdi), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Smileys, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, Flemish, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi (Devanagari, Transliteration), Hinglish, Hungarian, Icelandic , Indonesian, Irish, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Maori, Marathi, German, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Croatian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Latin) , Slovak, Slovenian, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil (Script, Transliterations), Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh - QuickType Predictive Keyboard support with
English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian , Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Thai, Turkish - Siri languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA), Spanish (Chile, Spain, Mexico, USA), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria , Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Chinese Cantonese (Mainland China, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Turkey) - Dictation languages
English (Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Great Britain, USA), Spanish (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay, USA), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Mainland China, Taiwan), Chinese Cantonese (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi (India), Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Shanghai (China), Slovak, , Turkish , Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Swedish, Thai - Dictionary support
English, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish - Thesaurus English (UK, USA)
- Bilingual dictionary support
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Spell check
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Turkish
Play Audio
- Supported audio formats: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from the iTunes store), on-in AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR discs, Dolby digital (AC-3) , Dolby digital plus (e-AC-3), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, audio enhanced audio, AAX and AAX+), Apple lossless, AIFF and WAV
- User adjustable maximum volume
TV and video
- AirPlay video replay; Output photos, audio, and video to Apple TV (2nd generation or later)
- Video mirroring and video output support: up to 1080p when using a digital AV adapter and lightning to VGA adapter (adapters sold separately)
- Supported video format: H.264 video up to 4K, 30 fps, high profile level 4.2 with AAC‑LC in audio up to 160 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo audio and Dolby audio up to 1008 Kbps, 48 kHz, stereo or multi-channel audio, in .m4, .MP4, and .mov formats; MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps, simple profile with AAC‑LC in audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48 kHz, stereo audio or Dolby audio up to 1008 Kbps c, 48 kHz, stereo or multi-channel audio, in .m4, .mp4, and .mov file formats; motion jpeg (m‑jpeg) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps, ulaw audio, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Mail Support
- Supports viewing documents of the following types
: JPG format, Tiff format, GIF format (images); .DOC and .DOCX (Microsoft word) files; .HTM and .HTML (web pages); .key (main); .digits(numbers); .page(s); .PDF format (Preview and Adobe Acrobat versions); .PPT and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .in RTF (rich text) format; .VCF filter (contact information); .XLS and .XLSX file (for Microsoft Excel, etc.); .zip; .SVK
Environmental Requirements
- Operating Ambient Temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Storage Temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Operating Altitude: Tested to 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
- The available space is increasingly smaller and varies depending on many factors. The standard configuration uses approximately 10 GB to 12 GB of space (including iOS and pre-installed apps) depending on model and settings. Pre-installed apps use around 4GB and you can uninstall these apps and restore them.
- Size and weight vary depending on configuration and manufacturing process.
- FaceTime calls require a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability of FaceTime over cellular networks varies by carrier; data fees may apply.
- Data plan required. LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in some markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and may vary depending on local conditions and carrier. For detailed information about LTE network support, contact your operator and see www.apple.com/ipad/LTE.
- Cellular plan must be purchased separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a specific cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular plan availability.
- Siri may not be available in all languages or areas, and features may vary by region. Internet access required. Data charges may apply.
- Testing conducted by Apple in March 2022 using preproduction iPad (6th generation) units and software. Testing included draining the battery completely while performing the following tasks: playing video, playing audio, and browsing the Internet over Wi-Fi or cellular data. The video was a 2 hour 23 minute repeat video purchased from the iTunes store. The audio content was a playlist of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes store. Internet over Wi-Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using a dedicated web server and mail server, simulating viewing 20 popular versions of a snapshot of a web page and receiving mail once an hour. All settings are default except the following: Wi‑Fi Internet was connected to a network (except for surfing the Internet via a cellular data network); Wi‑Fi module disabled; request to connect to networks and automatic brightness adjustment disabled; brightness was set to 50%; WPA2 encryption is enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage conditions and many other factors. Battery testing was carried out on specific iPad samples; actual results may vary.
- Broadband wireless connection recommended; charges may apply.
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Storage capacity and price of iPad 2022 and iPad Pro
Both lines offer models with different amounts of internal storage, but the iPad Pro series is still the leader in this aspect.
iPad 2018
32 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 24,990
128 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 31,990
32 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 34,990
128 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 41,990
10.5-inch iPad Pro
64 GB, Wi-Fi version — 46,990 RUB
256 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 58,990
512 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 74,990
64 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — 56,990 rub.
256 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 68,990
512 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 84,990
12-inch iPad Pro
64 GB, Wi-Fi version — 58,990 RUB
256 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 70,990
512 GB, Wi-Fi version — RUB 86,990
64 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — 68,990 rub.
256 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 80,990
512 GB, Wi-Fi+LTE (4G) — RUB 96,990
For most users, the basic storage capacity of an iPad or iPad Pro will be sufficient, but if you need more space but don't want to use external storage or iCloud, the iPad Pro is your only option.
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Models, configurations and prices
The iPad Air 3 has a “WiFi only” model ID of iPad11.3. The iPad mini 5 “WiFi only” model ID is iPad11.1. They are really very similar. iPad Air 3 “WiFi + Cellular” – iPad11.4. The “WiFi + Cellular” model is produced in three variations for different geographical areas and operators. In all of these variations, except for the variation for the People's Republic of China, Nano-SIM and eSIM are supported; eSIM is prohibited in the PRC, and the iPad Air 3 for this country has two Nano-SIM slots.
iPad Air 3 configurations differ in the amount of flash memory, there are only two of them - 64 Gigabytes and 256 Gigabytes. The iPad Pro 10.5" had a 512 GB configuration, but it was considered inappropriate in the middle class. The WiFi-only model in these configurations costs $499 and $649, plus taxes and fees. The “WiFi + Cellular” model costs $629 and $779. A little expensive, but nothing can be done. The device is quite attractive.
