Apple iPad Air 7

Classification

Apple iPad Air 7
Classification
Grade	A
Calculator version	1
Classification date	2025-10-13
Information
Name	Apple ipad Air 7
Brand by Parent	Apple by Apple Inc.
Generation	7th
Model(s)	iPad Air7
Release date	2025-03-04
Type/Category	tablet
Website	[1]
Status	In sale
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Dimensions	247.6×178.5×6.1mm
Mass	460g
Operating system	iPadOS 18
Companion App	App Store
CPU	Apple M3
GPU	9-core graphics processor
Memory	8GB unified memory
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB options available
Battery	Built-in 28.93-watt-hour lithium-polymer rechargeable battery (11-inch version); Battery capacity for 13-inch version not announced, expected to be improved
Power	Power supply via USB-C port, can use a power adapter with a maximum of 30W
Charging	Supports USB-C PD fast charging, can charge to about 30% in 30 minutes, and it is expected to take 2 - 3 hours to fully charge
Display	11-inch version: Liquid Retina display, 2360×1640 resolution, 264 ppi, 60Hz refresh rate, 500 nits typical brightness (standard), wide color gamut (P3), True Tone display 13-inch version: Liquid Retina display, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 60Hz refresh rate, 500 nits typical brightness (standard), wide color gamut (P3), True Tone display
Camera	Front: 12MP ultra-wide camera (ƒ/2.4 aperture, supports Center Stage feature); Rear: 12MP wide camera (ƒ/1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom)
Sound	Stereo speakers, support spatial audio, equipped with 2 microphones
Connectivity	Supports 802.11ax wireless LAN with 2x2 MIMO technology; Bluetooth 5.3; Cellular models support 5G (Sub-6GHz) and 4G LTE Advanced; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou positioning systems; USB-C port (supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gb/s speed)

Device
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	[2]	Apple devices, especially iPads, have a closed hardware design with secure enclosures, making unauthorized hardware tampering extremely difficult. There are no widespread known cases of common hardware tampering for iPad Air models.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	[3]	pple regularly releases security updates to address vulnerabilities. While no system is completely immune, the frequency and severity of known vulnerabilities for iPad Air devices are relatively low compared to some other devices.
Prior attacks	Rare	[4]	Attacks specifically targeting iPad Air devices are not very common. Most attacks on iOS/iPadOS devices are more general and affect a range of Apple products, and serious targeted prior attacks on iPad Air are rare.
Updatability	Very common	[5]	Apple provides software updates for iPad devices for several years. iPad Air models are eligible for regular iPadOS updates, ensuring that security patches and new features are frequently available.
Category score	2

System
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[6]	iPad Air can authenticate with various Apple services (iCloud, Apple ID) and also supports integration with other systems through protocols like Kerberos, providing comprehensive authentication capabilities.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[7]	Communications from iPad Air use modern encryption standards like TLS 1.3 for web traffic and end-to-end encryption for many Apple services, ensuring secure communication.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[8]	Data stored on iPad Air is encrypted using hardware-based encryption (AES) with up-to-date standards, protecting user data at rest.
Category score	1

User Authentication
Criterion	Value	Proof(s)	Comment
Account management	Full	[9]	iPad Air supports detailed Apple ID account management, including password management, two - factor authentication setup, and account security settings.
Authentication	Secure	[10]	Supports strong authentication methods like Face ID (for compatible models) or Touch ID, along with Apple ID password and two - factor authentication, providing a secure authentication mechanism.
Brute-force protection	Exist	[11]	iPadOS has built - in protections against brute - force attacks, such as increasing delays between login attempts and temporary account locks after multiple failed attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	[12]	Logs access events, including successful and failed login attempts, which can be reviewed for security monitoring.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[13]	When setting up an Apple ID for iPad Air, users are required to create a password with complexity requirements (mix of letters, numbers, symbols) and are encouraged to change passwords periodically for better security.
Category score	1

Grade	A