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Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 2024 vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

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Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • 8,160 mAh battery capacity.
  • Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27.
KSh 125,000Out of Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11 M4 if you want an OLED display, a brighter display (1,600 nits) and a slimmer 5.3 mm body. Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and a newer model (2026).

Display

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4
1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4
Apple GPU (10-core graphics) graphics
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Apple GPU (9-core graphics) graphics

Capacity

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4
8,160 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
7,606 mAh battery capacity

Software

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4
Runs iPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Runs iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Connections

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4
Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Wi-Fi 7 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Pro 11 M4

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,600 nits (vs 500).
  • Slimmer: 5.3 mm thick (vs 6.1 mm).
  • Records ProRes for editing.
  • 120 Hz display.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityApple iPad Pro 11 M4Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display11-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 2 TB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life8,160 mAh battery7,606 mAh battery
Weight444 g464 g
SoftwareiPadOS 17.5.1iPadOS 26.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Pro 11 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Announced2024, May 072026, March 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15—
ModelsA2836, A2837, A3006, iPad16,3, iPad16,4—
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, EDR; USB: USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connectorCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth); Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Dimensions249.7 x 177.5 x 5.3 mm (9.83 x 6.99 x 0.21 in)247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight444 g (Wi-Fi), 446 g (5G) (1.03 lb)464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display11.0 inches, 373.1 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio); Ultra Retina Tandem OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak)11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1668 x 2420 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~264 ppi density)1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4
Display features120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1600 nits (peak); Antireflective coating Nano-texture display glass option on 1TB and 2TB modelsAnti-reflective coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
ProcessorApple M4Apple M4
CPU9-core 4.4 GHz (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models 10-core 4.4 GHz (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB modelsOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPUApple GPU (10-core graphics)Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
RAM8GB, 16GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storageNo—
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)—
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)—
Rear camera featuresQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDRHDR
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p)—
Front camera featuresFace detection, HDR, panoramaHDR
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
BatteryLi-Po 8160 mAhLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Operating systemiPadOS 17.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)—
SIMeSIM (cellular version only)eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)—
3G bandsHSDPA 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 - A2837 (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 - A3006 (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 - A2837, A3006 (cellular version only)—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G (cellular version only)—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, EDR6.0, A2DP, LE
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, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSilver, Space Black—
Construction—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Memory card slot—No
Rear video—4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front video—1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Mobile network—Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Speakers—Yes, with stereo speakers
Stylus support—Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)—
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
PerformanceAnTuTu: 2566792 (v10) GeekBench: 13160 (v6)—
Display994 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-26.3 LUFS (Good)—
BatteryActive use score 12:37h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Pro 11 M4 (2024)Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
EnergyClass G—
Battery73:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass E—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both record 4K video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use A2DP (Bluetooth).

In summary

Choose iPad Pro 11 M4 for a brighter OLED screen; iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 offers newer Wi-Fi.

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