According to industry insiders cited by DigiTimes, it has been revealed that the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will not adopt mini-LED display technology, a departure from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which features this advanced display type. Instead, the 12.9-inch iPad Air will stick with the same LCD technology currently utilized in the existing 10.9-inch iPad Air model. This insight was shared in DigiTimes’ “Before Going to Press” section, indicating that while information about this new device is currently scant, more details are expected to emerge in the near future.
The All New 12.9-inch iPad Air
Historically, the iPad Air has been available in a single-size variant. Therefore, it can be inferred that a 12.9-inch iPad Air will be introduced alongside a smaller-screen model, much like how the iPad Pro lineup offers options in both 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes. Recent speculation from 9to5Mac suggested that Apple might be working on two versions of the sixth-generation iPad Air. While this conjecture hinted at the possibility of a larger iteration of the iPad Air to complement the current 10.9-inch version, DigiTimes’ report marks the first specific mention of a larger iPad Air model.
When considering these collective rumors, it suggest that the 12.9-inch iPad Air could make its debut sooner rather than later as part of the sixth-generation iPad Air lineup. The current iPad Air, featuring the M1 chip, was introduced over a year and a half ago, and it’s widely anticipated that a new model sporting the M2 chip will be launched in the coming months.
The existing 10.9-inch iPad Air starts at a price of $599, while the 11-inch iPad Pro is priced at $799. Therefore, it can be surmised that a 12.9-inch iPad Air model, when introduced, will likely fall between these price points. However, it’s essential to note that Apple‘s forthcoming iPad Pro models are rumored to come with higher price tags due to the incorporation of costly OLED display technology.
