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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 vs Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

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Compared products
01Selected Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 462 g. 10.86 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. KSh 75,000Out of Stock	02 Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 About 11 inch screen. Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor. 6 GB RAM in this version. 28.93 Wh of stored energy. 45 W rated wired charging power. KSh 66,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 if you want more memory (8 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 6E and a slimmer 6.1 mm body. Choose the Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 if you prefer Apple A16 Bionic and iPadOS 18.3.2.

Display

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: 10.86 inch screen
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: About 11 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: 8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: 6 GB RAM in this version

Software

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025: Wi-Fi 6 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

More memory: 8 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
Slimmer: 6.1 mm thick (vs 7 mm).

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Display	11-inch display, 264 ppi	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple A16 Bionic processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	6 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)
Weight	462 g	477 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 18.3.2
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)	Apple iPad (2025)
Announced	2024	2025, March 04
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Mobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2025, March 12
Models	—	A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8
SAR	—	1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	—	1.47 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Dimensions	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm	248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)
Weight	462g (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular)	477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	—	Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Display	11-inch marketed size; 10.86 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2360 x 1640 pixels at 264ppi	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Processor	Apple M2	Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	5-core
GPU	9-core GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	—	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	—	No
Internal	—	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Battery	28.93Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.	Li-Po (28.93 Wh)
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	45W wired, PD

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Network	—	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	—	eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3355 (cellular version only)
Additional network details	—	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3356 (cellular version only)
5G bands	—	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 (cellular version only)
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	—	Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Performance	—	AnTuTu: 1414489 (v10) GeekBench: 6157 (v6) 3DMark: 2604 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display	—	466 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker	—	-28.8 LUFS (Average)
Battery	—	Active use score 9:26h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2	Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Energy	—	Class G
Battery	—	67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall	—	Class E
Repairability	—	Class C

Similarities

Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have 11-inch screens.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both have 12 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11-inch M2 for more memory and a slimmer build.

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