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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

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01Selected 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	02 Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 12.9 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 6 connection. KSh 113,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 if you want more memory (12 GB RAM) and Wi-Fi 7. Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 if you prefer Apple M3 and iPadOS 18.3.2.

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: About 13 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: Apple M3 processor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: 8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: 12 GB RAM in this version

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS

Connections

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026: Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026

More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi	13-inch display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple M3 processor	Apple M4 processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	12 GB RAM
Storage	Up to 1 TB storage	Up to 512 GB storage
Battery life	9,705 mAh battery	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	616 g	616 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7
Software	iPadOS 18.3.2	iPadOS
Battery capacity	9,705 mAh battery	36.59 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)	iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026)
Announced	2025, March 04	2026
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)	—
Connectivity	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	Mobile network: 5G, Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6; 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.
Cameras	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm
Weight	616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb)	616g (Wi-Fi); 617g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Build materials	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	—
Additional body features	Stylus support	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Display	13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area
Screen resolution	2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi
Display protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features	600 nits (typ)	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Processor	Apple M3	Apple M4
CPU	Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)	8 cores: 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores
GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)	9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
RAM	8GB	12GB unified memory
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	No	—
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Rear camera	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF	12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera	12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.0
Rear camera features	HDR	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera features	HDR	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS	1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Battery	Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)	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.
Charging	—	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Operating system	iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27	iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)	5G, Wi-Fi
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
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
NFC	No	—
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	Bluetooth 6
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Apple N1 wireless chip
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
Colors	Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Landscape stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3	Apple iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026
Energy	Class G	—
Battery	72:00h endurance, 1000 cycles	—
Free fall	Class E	—
Repairability	Class C	—

Similarities

Both support 5G networks.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both have 13-inch screens.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both have 12 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 13-inch M4 2026 for more memory and newer Wi-Fi.

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