iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) vs iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
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iPad Pro 13-inch M4KSh 150,000 – KSh 205,000
Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)KSh 125,000 – KSh 220,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraKSh 133,000 – KSh 162,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 UltraKSh 140,000.00
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| Feature |  iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) |  iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 160,000 – KSh 250,000 | KSh 80,000 – KSh 115,000 |
| Display | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB (256/512 GB); 16 GB (1/2 TB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | 38.99 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 28.93 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | USB-C; fast charging supported |
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi); 582 g (Cellular) | 460 g |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
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General
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024) | iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025) |
| Announced | May 2024 | March 2025 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: Thunderbolt / USB 4 via USB-C | Cellular, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera |
Design
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 579 g (Wi-Fi); 582 g (Cellular) | 460 g |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum unibody |
| Construction | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum unibody |
Display
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 2752 x 2064 pixels, 264 ppi | 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 ppi |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; nano-texture glass option on 1 TB/2 TB | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating |
| Display features | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, HDR, True Tone, P3, 1000 nits full-screen / 1600 nits peak HDR | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) |
Performance
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU (256/512 GB); 10-core CPU (1/2 TB) | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple 9-core GPU |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB (256/512 GB); 16 GB (1/2 TB) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps |
| Rear video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps |
| Front video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 38.99 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 28.93 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | USB-C; fast charging supported |
Software
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | iPadOS 18 at launch |
Network
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 via USB-C | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort |
Durability
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
Features
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight |
| Speakers | Four-speaker audio | Landscape stereo speakers |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
| Additional features | Face ID; LiDAR scanner; Thunderbolt / USB 4; Magic Keyboard support | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Four-speaker audio | Landscape stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Audio features | — | Landscape stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headphone jack: No |
Protection
| Specification | iPad Pro 13 M4 (2024) | iPad Air 11-inch M3 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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