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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 2024 vs Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

  • 462 g.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 78,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

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
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11 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.

Performance

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

Memory

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

Software

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Runs iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

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

Storage

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Up to 1 TB storage
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Up to 512 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11 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 M2 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

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PriorityApple iPad Air 11 M2Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple A16 Bionic processor
Memory8 GB RAM6 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life7,606 mAh batteryLi-Po (28.93 Wh)
Weight462 g477 g
Battery capacity7,606 mAh battery28.93 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2024)Apple iPad (2025)
Announced2024, May 072025, March 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15Available. Released 2025, March 12
ModelsA2902, A2903, A2904, iPad14,8, iPad14,9A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8
ConnectivityMobile 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 connectorMobile 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
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), PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
SAR—1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—1.47 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)
Weight462 g (1.02 lb)477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus supportStylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% 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 coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features500 nits (typ)500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
ProcessorApple M2Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x3.48 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)5-core
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
RAM8GB6GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDRHDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BatteryLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)Li-Po (28.93 Wh)
Charging45W wired45W wired, PD

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Operating systemiPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands1, 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 - A2903 (cellular version only)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 details1, 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 - A2904 (cellular version only)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 bands1, 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 - A2903, A2904 (cellular version only)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)
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (cellular model only)GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, BlueSilver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)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
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)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 support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

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

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