Does The iPad Air 5 Have Face ID? Here's Everything You Need To Know

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Face ID is prevalent across most iPhones and the iPad Pro series, but is Apple's face unlock system also on the iPad Air 5? There's a lot about the iPad Air 5 that's easy to like. This latest entry in the iPad Air family has an M1 processor, a new front-facing camera with Apple's popular Center Stage feature, 5G connectivity, and comes in five gorgeous colors. You get all of for a starting price of just $599, making the iPad Air 5 just as good of a value as it is powerful.

All of that's great, but there's one feature we haven't touched on yet: security. If you're spending a decent amount of money on a phone or tablet in 2022, there's no reason that it shouldn't have some form of biometric security. Apple implements this in one of two ways on its devices. Its lower-cost products (such as the baseline iPad and iPhone SE) have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. More expensive gadgets (like the iPad Pro and iPhone 13) have Face ID facial recognition.

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At first glance, it'd be easy to assume that the iPad Air 5 falls into the Face ID camp. It has a modern design with slim bezels, a powerful front-facing camera, and a relatively high $599 price tag. Despite all of that, the iPad Air 5 does not have Face ID. In fact, the only iPad with Face ID is the iPad Pro. Just like the regular iPad and iPad mini, the iPad Air 5 ditches Face ID in favor of Touch ID.

Why no Face ID for the iPad Air 5? Apple doesn't offer an official reason, but it's more than likely a cost-cutting decision. While the iPad Air 5 has an incredible processor, display, and design, it's still very much a mid-range entry in the iPad family. And because of that, Apple had to cut a few corners. That's not to say Touch ID is bad.