Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1) vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1) and OnePlus Pad 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($599 vs $630), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1) stands out for m1 chip delivers laptop-class performance at a mid-range price, while OnePlus Pad 4 is praised for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1) if…
- →M1 chip delivers laptop-class performance at a mid-range price
- →Same sleek design as iPad Pro 11" with flat edges
- →Apple Pencil 2 support with magnetic charging
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1)
Pros
- M1 chip delivers laptop-class performance at a mid-range price
- Same sleek design as iPad Pro 11" with flat edges
- Apple Pencil 2 support with magnetic charging
- Center Stage keeps you in frame during video calls
- 5G cellular option for on-the-go productivity
Cons
- 60Hz display feels dated next to 120Hz ProMotion on Pro models
- Only 64 GB and 256 GB options — no 128 GB middle ground
- No Face ID — uses Touch ID in the power button
- No headphone jack or expandable storage
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 5th Gen (M1) | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 15 (upgradable to iPadOS 17+) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 461 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Dimensions | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi | — |
| Capacity | 7606 mAh (28.6 Wh) | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9 inches | 13.2 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2800 x 2160 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness | — | Not specified |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Chipset | Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black |
| Weight | — | 586g |
| IP rating | — | Not specified |
| Software | ||
| Os | — | OxygenOS 15 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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