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iPad Air 11-inch (M3)iPad Air 11-inch (M3) From $599 iPad (A16)iPad (A16) From $349
Overview
Released Mar 12, 2025Mar 12, 2025
Launch price $599$349
Chip Apple M3Apple A16
Status DiscontinuedAvailable
Display
Size 11-inch 10.9-inch
Type Liquid Retina IPS, laminated, True Tone, wide color (P3) Liquid Retina IPS, True Tone, wide color (P3)
Resolution 2360 x 1640 (264 ppi) 2360 x 1640 (264 ppi)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Brightness 500 nits 500 nits
Chip
Chip Apple M3, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU Apple A16, 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU
Coprocessor 16-core Neural Engine 16-core Neural Engine
Memory
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Storage options 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera
Rear camera 12 MP f/1.8, 4K video at 60 fps 12 MP f/1.8, 4K video at 60 fps
Front camera 12 MP ultra wide, Center Stage, landscape placement 12 MP ultra wide (f/2.4), Center Stage, landscape placement
Battery
Battery life Up to 10 hours of web or video Up to 10 hours of web or video (9 hours on cellular)
Capacity About 28.9 Wh About 28.93 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Cellular Optional 5G sub-6 GHz model Optional 5G model
Connector USB-C USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
Accessories
Apple Pencil Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) via adapter
Keyboard Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M2 and M3) Magic Keyboard Folio
Design
Dimensions 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm
Weight 461 g (Wi-Fi) 477 g (Wi-Fi), 481 g (cellular)
Security
Authentication Touch ID in the top button Touch ID in the top button
Software
Launch OS iPadOS 18.3.2 iPadOS 18.3.2
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