The new Pad Air 4 (2020) is the tablet we all want. It sports a larger 10.9-inch screen, new A14 Bionic CPU, and it promises a 40% boost in performance when compared to its predecessor. With a starting price of $599 (64GB), the new tablet will go on sale sometimes this month.
We can't be more specific than that — Apple didn't release an exact date for iPad 4 Air sales. Nor did the company say when iPad Air 4 pre-orders would commence. Nevertheless, here's what you can expect from Apple's new tablet.
(opens in new tab)The iPad Air 4's most noticeable upgrade is its larger 10.9-inch, 2360 x 1640 Liquid Retina screen. (The previous model featured a 10.5-inch Retina display). The tablet also has slimmer bezels, which gives it an iPad Pro-like design despite measuring nearly the same size as its predecessor.
Other upgrades include a new A14 Bionic CPU, 12MP wide camera, 4K video recording, and a new fingerprint Touch ID built into the tablet's standby button. (There's no more Touch ID home button at the bottom of the tablet). In terms of connectivity, the iPad Air 4 now features a USB-C port for connecting to cameras, hard drives, and external monitors up to 4K.
The iPad Air 4 is also available in new finishes including silver, space gray, rose gold, green, and sky blue. Pricing starts at $599 for the base model and $729 for the cellular model.
The base model comes with 64GB of storage. Upgrading to 256GB tacks on an additional $150 to your price.
iPad Air 4 pre-order deals
Although pre-orders haven't started, iPad deals on Apple's new tablet have already kicked off. Last month, Verizon (opens in new tab) was taking $150 off the new iPad Air when you trade in your old tablet and make your purchase on a Verizon Device Payment plan. Alternatively, if you buy any iPhone, you'll get an extra $100 off your new iPad Air. Both deals have since expired, but will likely resurface when the Air is available.
