It seems like Apple is all set to equip the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air with a significant display upgrade, according to display analyst Ross Young. This move brings the iPad Air closer to the high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro in terms of display technology.
The current 10.9-inch iPad Air has an LCD panel
Currently, the standard 10.9-inch iPad Air uses a traditional LCD panel. The new model is expected to adopt Mini-LED technology, boasting increased brightness for HDR content, deeper blacks for improved contrast, and lower power consumption for enhanced battery life. This mirrors the technology currently used in Apple’s top-tier 12.9-inch iPad Pro models and MacBook Pro laptops.
Specific details on the 12.9-inch iPad Air’s display haven’t been confirmed, but it could potentially match the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro’s specs: a 2D backlight system with full-array local dimming zones, a resolution of 2732 x 2048 (264 ppi), support for ProMotion adaptive refresh rate technology, and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits for HDR content.
While the iPad Air gets a Mini-LED upgrade, rumors suggest Apple might be reserving the next-generation OLED display technology for the upcoming iPad Pro. These new iPad Pro models are also expected to be powered by the M3 chip and potentially accompanied by a new Apple Pencil 3.
Apple is reportedly planning a quiet launch for these new tablets, likely in the second week of May, without a dedicated press conference.
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