The original iPad Air (1st generation), was introduced by Apple in November 2013 and represented a significant evolution in the iPad lineup. This thin and lightweight tablet featured a 9.7-inch Retina display, A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, and shipped with the new iOS 7.
The iPad Air’s defining characteristic was its slim and lightweight design, making it exceptionally portable and easy to hold. It was just 7.5mm thick, significantly thinner than the competing iPad 4 which was 9.4mm thick. This made it a popular choice for users who needed portability but a larger display than the iPad Mini.
The A7 chip brought substantial processing power and allowed for improved multitasking and app performance. The Retina display offered vibrant and sharp visuals, enhancing the experience of browsing the web, watching videos, and reading e-books.
The iPad Air 1st generation is regarded as an improvement over the iPad 4 in terms of design and processing however the screen and camera remain unchanged.
| Release Date | November 1, 2013 |
| Price | From USD$ 499 |
| Model No | A1474 (WiFi), A1475/A1476 (Celluar) |
| Software Support | End Of Life- iPadOS 12.5 |
| Variants | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB Storage, WiFi & Celluar |
| Colours | Space Gray, Silver |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz dual-core A7 with M7 co-processor |
| Memory | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| WiFi | Dual Band 2.4ghz, 5ghz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Screen | 9.7″ IPS 2,048 x1,536 px (264 ppi) |
| Camera | Front: 1.2 MP, Rear: 5.0 MP |
| Connector | Lightning |
| Security | Pin Code |
| Apple Pencil | No |