Apple eSIM device guide

Apple iPad Air (2019)eSIM Support and Specs

Apple iPad Air (2019) supports eSIM. Review Apple mobile compatibility, key device specs, SIM details, battery, display, camera and network bands for encryptSIM. Released 2019, March 18.

At a glance

Key device specs

Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Display
10.5", 1668x2224 pixels
Camera
8 MP, 1080p
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Battery
8134 mAh
Storage
64GB/256GB storage, no card slot

Does Apple iPad Air (2019) support eSIM?

Apple iPad Air (2019) is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog.

eSIM supported

eSIM facts

  • Active eSIMs: Supported
  • Stored eSIMs: Varies by model
  • SIM variants: Nano-SIM + eSIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Connectivity profile

  • GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A2153
  • Discontinued

Install flow

  • Confirm device model and regional SIM variant.
  • Buy an encryptSIM plan for the destination.
  • Scan the QR code and activate mobile data.
Device FAQ

Common questions about Apple iPad Air (2019)

Does Apple iPad Air (2019) support eSIM?

Apple iPad Air (2019) is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog. eSIM availability can still vary by region, carrier, firmware, and hardware variant.

Can I use encryptSIM with Apple iPad Air (2019)?

Yes. If your Apple iPad Air (2019) model is unlocked and supports eSIM in your region, you can install an encryptSIM eSIM data plan on it.

Does Apple iPad Air (2019) support 5G?

Apple iPad Air (2019) is not listed with 5G support in this catalog entry. It may still work with LTE or other supported mobile networks depending on the model and destination.

What SIM setup does Apple iPad Air (2019) use?

Apple iPad Air (2019) SIM details: Nano-SIM + eSIM.

Which operating system does Apple iPad Air (2019) use?

Apple iPad Air (2019) is listed with iOS 12.1.3, up to iPadOS 26.4. Software updates and regional firmware can affect setup flows and carrier options.

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Technical details

Detailed Apple iPad Air (2019) specifications

Network Architecture

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2g Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3g Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4g Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A2153
Other
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - A2123
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

Launch & Availability

Announced
2019, March 18. Released 2019, March 18
Status
Discontinued

Physical Attributes

Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.24 in)
Weight
456 g (Wi-Fi) / 464 g (3G/LTE) (1.01 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Sim
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Other
Stylus support

Display Performance

Type
IPS LCD
Size
10.5 inches, 341.4 cm 2 (~78.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1668 x 2224 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Other
True-tone

Platform

Os
iOS 12.1.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Cpu
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Gpu
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Single
7 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3 5mm Jack
Yes

Connectivity

Wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, EDR
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS (LTE model only)
Nfc
No
Radio
No
Usb
Lightning, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 8134 mAh, non-removable (30.8 Wh)
Talk Time
Up to 10 h (multimedia)

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Models
A2153, A2123, A2154, A2152, iPad11,3, iPad11,4
Sar
1.19 W/kg (body)
Sar Eu
0.99 W/kg (body)
Price
About 550 EUR