iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019)
A 10.5" Air with A12 Bionic and Apple Pencil support.
The Apple iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) is a mid-range Apple smartphone released Mar 2019, with a launch price of $499. It pairs the Apple A12 Bionic with a 10.5" LCD display, a 8 MP main camera and a 8,134 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 70/100 — A return of the iPad Air. Standout strengths: a12 bionic flagship power at $499. and apple pencil 1 support arrives on air. Main trade-off: lightning, not usb-c.
A return of the iPad Air.
iPad Air 3 revived the Air line at $499 — A12 Bionic flagship power and Apple Pencil support in the mid-tier slot.
Read the full review- A12 Bionic flagship power at $499.
- Apple Pencil 1 support arrives on Air.
- 3.5 mm jack survives.
- Long software support.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) compares
| iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) | Galaxy S25 Ultra | iPhone SE (3rd gen) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 70 | 89 | 70 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | SD 8 Elite | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Display | 10.5" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 12 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 8,134 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 2,018 mAh |
| Launch price | $499 | $1,299 | $429 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) released?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) was released in Mar 2019.
How much does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) cost?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) launched at $499 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) screen size and type?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) has a 10.5" LCD display.
What chipset does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) use?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) have?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) ships with 3 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) battery capacity?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) has a 8,134 mAh battery.
How fast does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) charge?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) supports Lightning wired charging.
What is the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) main camera?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) has a 8 MP main camera.
Does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) have a headphone jack?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) get software updates?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) update policy: To iPadOS 17.
How much does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) weigh?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) weighs 456 g.
What colours does the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) come in?
The iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) is available in 3 colours: Space Gray, Silver, Gold.
Is the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) worth buying?
iPad Air 3 revived the Air line at $499 — A12 Bionic flagship power and Apple Pencil support in the mid-tier slot. SpecEagle gives the iPad Air (3rd gen, 2019) an editorial score of 70/100.
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