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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025

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01Selected 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	02 Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 About 120 Hz display refresh rate. About 13 inch screen. Apple M5 processor. 10,290 mAh battery capacity. Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27. KSh 169,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 if you want more memory (16 GB RAM), a brighter display (1,600 nits) and Wi-Fi 7. Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 if you prefer Apple M2 and iPadOS.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 12.9 inch screen
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: About 13 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Apple M5 processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Wi-Fi 7 support

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 8 GB RAM
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025: Up to 16 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025

More memory: up to 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 600).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
Lighter: 579 g (vs 617 g).
Slimmer: 5.1 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	13-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 265 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple M5 processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	Up to 16 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	10,290 mAh battery
Weight	617 g	579 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 26
Battery capacity	36.59 Wh battery	10,290 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)	Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)
Announced	2024	2025, October 16
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/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), 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), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2025, October 22
Models	—	A3360, A3361, A3362, iPad17,3, iPad17,4
SAR	—	1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	—	1.50 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm (11.09 x 8.48 x 0.20 in)
Weight	617g (Wi-Fi); 618g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	579 g (Wi-Fi), 582 g (5G) (1.28 lb)
Build materials	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features	—	Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	13.0 inches, 523.4 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	2064 x 2752 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 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; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB models

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M5
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models
GPU	9-core GPU	Apple GPU (10-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
RAM	8GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage	—	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Expandable storage	—	No
Internal	—	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
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, ProRes (4K, 1080p)
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	Face detection, HDR, panorama
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Battery	36.59Wh 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 10290 mAh
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	50% in 30 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Network	—	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM	—	eSIM - cellular model only (cellular version only)
2G bands	—	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only (cellular version only)
3G bands	—	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only (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 - A3361 - cellular model only (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 - A3362 - cellular model only (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, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3361, A3362 - cellular model only (cellular version only)
Speed	—	HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	—	Silver, Space Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Energy	—	Class G
Battery	—	76:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall	—	Class E (40 falls)
Repairability	—	Class C

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have 13-inch screens.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both have 12 MP main cameras.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 for more memory and a lighter build.

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