iPad Air (5th generation) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Air (5th generation).

Last updated: October 22, 2026 7:06 am

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Learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad Air (5th generation).

On this model, that means the front camera, top button/Touch ID, volume buttons, rear camera, Smart Connector, USB-C connector, SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular), and magnetic connector for Apple Pencil. There are links to turn on and set up iPad, too.

The front view of iPad Air with callouts to the front camera at the top center, the top button and Touch ID at the top right, and the volume buttons on the right.

1 Front camera
2 Top button/Touch ID
3 Volume buttons

The back view of iPad Air with callouts to the rear camera at the top left, the Smart Connector and USB-C connector at the bottom center, the SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular) at the bottom left, and the magnetic connector for Apple Pencil on the left.

4 Rear camera
5 Smart Connector
6 USB-C connector
7 SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
8 Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil

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ByKristina Terech

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Kristina is a staff writer at GeeksChalk, and is interested in all things Apple. This includes its best products such as the iPad, iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch. When she's not tinkering with the latest Apple gear, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures and exploring the great outdoors.