Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
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Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)KSh 125,000 – KSh 220,000
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 |  Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 122,000 – KSh 145,000 | KSh 99,000 – KSh 134,000 |
| Display | 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 GB (256/512 GB); 16 GB (1/2 TB) | 12GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 31.29 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | — |
| Weight | 444 g (Wi-Fi); 446 g (Cellular) | 464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb) |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Yes |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
| Announced | May 2024 | 2026, March 02 |
| 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, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 444 g (Wi-Fi); 446 g (Cellular) | 464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Construction | Aluminum unibody | — |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Screen resolution | 2420 x 1668 pixels, 264 ppi | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; nano-texture glass option on 1 TB/2 TB | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, HDR, True Tone, P3, 1000 nits full-screen / 1600 nits peak HDR | Anti-reflective coating |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 9-core CPU (256/512 GB); 10-core CPU (1/2 TB) | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB (256/512 GB); 16 GB (1/2 TB) | 12GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | — |
| Memory card slot | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | — |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | — |
| Rear video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | — |
| Front video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 31.29 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | — |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 17.5 at launch | iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | — |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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 (5G model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Thunderbolt / USB 4 via USB-C | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | — |
| Speakers | Four-speaker audio | — |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
| Additional features | Face ID; LiDAR scanner; Thunderbolt / USB 4; Magic Keyboard support | — |
| 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 |
| Front video | — | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Mobile network | — | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Speakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stylus support | — | Yes |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Four-speaker audio | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | — |
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