iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) vs Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025
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| Feature |  iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) |  Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 111,000.00 | KSh 153,000 – KSh 220,000 |
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 11.0 inches, 364.8 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB |
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 8160 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | — |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | 444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb) |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
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General
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025, October 16 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | Wi-Fi | 5G |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in) |
| Weight | 617 g (Wi-Fi); 618 g (Cellular) | 444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
Display
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 11.0 inches, 364.8 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 2732 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi | 1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) | Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models |
Performance
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M5 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) | 9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models |
| GPU | Apple 9-core GPU | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 1TB | 2TB | 256GB | 512GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | — |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 8160 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | — |
Software
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 |
Network
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | eSIM - cellular model only |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
Features
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Silver, Space Black |
| Construction | — | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Memory card slot | — | No |
| Rear video | — | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Front video | — | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Mobile network | — | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular model) |
| Speakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
| Additional features | — | Face ID; LiDAR scanner; Thunderbolt / USB 4; Magic Keyboard support |
Audio
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | iPad Air 13 M2 (2024) | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M5 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
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