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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3

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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

  • 12.9 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs iPadOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
KSh 112,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3

  • About 13 inch screen.
  • Apple M3 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 9,705 mAh battery capacity.
  • 36.59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 82,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 and Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in processor (Apple M2 vs Apple M3) and software (iPadOS vs iPadOS 18.3.2).

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2
12.9 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
About 13 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2
Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Apple M3 processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2
Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Battery life

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2
Up to 10 hours per charge
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
9,705 mAh battery

Weight

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2
617 g
Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
616 g

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PriorityApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Display13-inch display, 264 ppi13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple M3 processor
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge9,705 mAh battery
Weight617 g616 g
SoftwareiPadOSiPadOS 18.3.2
Battery capacity36.59 Wh battery9,705 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
BrandAppleApple
ModeliPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Announced20242025, March 04
ConnectivityWi-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/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 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), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status—Available. Released 2025, March 12
Models—A3269, A3271, A3268, ipad15,5, ipad15,6
SAR—1.09 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—1.48 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Dimensions280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)
Weight617g (Wi-Fi); 618g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Display13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)
Screen resolution2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display featuresLiquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover600 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
ProcessorApple M2Apple M3
CPU8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency coresOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU9-core GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
RAM8GB8GB
Storage—128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Expandable storage—No
Internal—128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Rear camera12MP wide camera, f/1.812 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.012 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoomHDR
Rear camera video4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina FlashHDR
Front camera video1080p at up to 60fps1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Battery36.59Wh 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 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)
ChargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
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 - A3269 (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 - A3271 (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 - A3269, A3271 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningAll models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSSGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC—No
Radio—No

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
SensorsTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensorFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors—Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
LoudspeakersLandscape stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack—No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
Energy—Class G
Battery—72:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class E
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both have 13-inch screens.

In summary

iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 and iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 are closely matched on the features compared here.

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