The game of dominance between Apple and Samsung is heating up. In response to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 released by Samsung, Apple has responded with the release of the iPad Air 2022. And for good reasons, the new Apple iPad Air 2022 might just be a better tablet to buy ahead of the Galaxy Tab S8.

The iPad Air 2022 now packs one of the most powerful chipsets you’ll see in any tablet and it’s going to start selling at a very good price. Here is the specification summary of the iPad Air 2022.

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Apple iPad Air 2022

The 2022 iPad Air features the Apple M1 chip with 8 core GPU and 16 core neural engines. This is the same chip used in the Apple iPad Pro and it offers a significant boost in the performance of the iPad Air 2022.

Its GPU is 2x better than the competition and its CPU performance is really impressive. The power efficiency of the M1 chip prolongs the battery life of the iPad Air 2022. It comes with a Liquid Retina display with a max brightness of 500 nits.

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Its front camera is a 12MP ultra-wide lens with support for the center stage feature. For those who don’t know, the center stage feature allows the camera of the device to adjust during video calls and try to include everyone inside the camera.

The iPad Air 2022 boots iPadOS 15 out of the box and has support for 5G connectivity, smart keyboard, magic keyboard, and the second generation of Apple pencil. Support for these accessories means you can be more creative with the device.

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The starting price of the iPad Air 2022 is $599. You can start to pre-order the device from Friday, March 11, 2022, and the device will start shipping out by March 18, 2022. It comes in 64GB and 256GB of storage with options for cellular or Wi-Fi only.

For its price, the iPad Air 2022 is easily the most powerful and pocket-friendly tablet you can buy in 2022. It comes in five colors that include gray, pink, and blue.