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

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iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

iPad Air 13 M2 (2024)

  • About 13 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 9,705 mAh battery capacity.
  • 36.59 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 111,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025

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
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 if you want more memory (16 GB RAM), an OLED display and a brighter display (1,600 nits). Choose the iPad Air 13 M2 if you prefer Apple M2 and iPadOS 17.5.1.

Display

iPad Air 13 M2
2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
2064 x 2752 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)

Performance

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

Capacity

iPad Air 13 M2
9,705 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
10,290 mAh battery capacity

Software

iPad Air 13 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Runs iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Connections

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air 13 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).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • 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).

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PriorityiPad Air 13 M2Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Display13-inch LCD display, 264 ppi13-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 265 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple M5 processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 16 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 2 TB storage
Battery life9,705 mAh battery10,290 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired charging50% in 30 min

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 13 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13 (2025)
Announced2024, May 072025, October 16
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15Available. Released 2025, October 22
ModelsA2898, A2899, A2900, iPad14,10, iPad14,11A3360, A3361, A3362, iPad17,3, iPad17,4
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/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), 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), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
SAR—1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—1.50 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Dimensions280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm (11.09 x 8.48 x 0.20 in)
Weight617 g (Wi-Fi) / 618 g (5G) (1.36 lb)579 g (Wi-Fi), 582 g (5G) (1.28 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body featuresStylus supportStylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Display13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)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 resolution2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)2064 x 2752 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features600 nits (typ)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
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
ProcessorApple M2Apple M5
CPUOcta-core (4x3.46 GHz performance cores 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
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Apple GPU (10-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
RAM8GB12GB, 16GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Expandable storageNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera featuresHDRQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
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, ProRes (4K, 1080p)
Front camera featuresHDRFace detection, HDR, panorama
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
BatteryLi-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)Li-Po 10290 mAh
Charging45W wired50% in 30 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
Operating systemiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS 26, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 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 (cellular version only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - cellular model only (cellular version only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - cellular model only (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 - A2899 (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 - A3361 - cellular model only (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 - A2900 (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 - A3362 - cellular model only (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 - A2899, A2900 (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, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3361, A3362 - cellular model only (cellular version only)
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model onlyHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only (cellular version only)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, BlueSilver, Space Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 13 M2 (2024)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 support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M5 2025 for an OLED screen and more memory.

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