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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 vs Apple iPad Air 5

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
  • 28.93 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 101,000In Stock
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Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)

  • About 10.9 inch screen.
  • Apple M1 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,600 mAh battery capacity.
  • 28.6 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 82,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want more memory (12 GB RAM), Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. Choose the Apple iPad Air 5 if you prefer Apple M1 and iPadOS 15.4.

Display

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
About 11 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 5
About 10.9 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Apple M4 processor
Apple iPad Air 5
Apple M1 processor

Memory

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
12 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad Air 5
8 GB RAM in this version

Capacity

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
7,606 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Air 5
7,600 mAh battery capacity

Stored energy

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
28.93 Wh of stored energy
Apple iPad Air 5
28.6 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.0).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2022).

Apple iPad Air 5

No clear advantage over the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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PriorityApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5
Display11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi10.9-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceApple M4 processorApple M1 processor
Memory12 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery life7,606 mAh battery7,600 mAh battery
Weight464 g461 g
SoftwareiPadOS 26.3iPadOS 15.4

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2026)Apple iPad Air (2022)
Announced2026, March 022022, March 08
ConnectivityCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-FiMobile 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: 5.0, A2DP, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status—Available. Released 2022, March 18
Models—A2588, A2589, A2591, iPad13,16, iPad13,17

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)461 g (Wi-Fi) / 462 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)10.9 inches, 359.2 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
ProcessorApple M4Apple M1
CPUOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Octa-core, 4 cores at 3.2 GHz
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Apple GPU (8-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB64GB, 256GB
Expandable storage—No
Internal—64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Rear camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Rear camera—12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front camera—12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera video—4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera video—1080p@30/60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
BatteryLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)Li-Ion 7600 mAh (28.6 Wh)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
Operating systemiPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6iPadOS 15.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
SIMeSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only modelsNano-SIM + eSIM (cellular version only)
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 (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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2591 (cellular version only)
5G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ConstructionGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Memory card slotNo—
Rear video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS—
Front video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS—
Mobile networkWi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G—
SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
Stylus supportYes—
Colors—Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both record 4K video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 for more memory and a slightly larger screen.

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