Skip to content

Tablet comparison

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 vs Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected
iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025

  • 460 g.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M3 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 80,000Out of Stock
02
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
Choose options

Add to comparison

2 spaces available

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)KSh 82,000
Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)KSh 78,000
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GKSh 87,000
Xiaomi Pad 8 ProKSh 87,000
Alexa Tablet 12 Pro (2026)KSh 75,900
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 PlusKSh 100,000
Xiaomi Pad 8KSh 60,000
2 of 4 products

Our quick verdict

Choose the iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 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.

Performance

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
Apple M3 processor
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor

Memory

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
6 GB RAM in this version

Connections

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Wi-Fi 6 support

Storage

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
Up to 1 TB storage
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Up to 512 GB storage

Battery life

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025
7,606 mAh battery
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Li-Po (28.93 Wh)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025

  • 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 iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 in the published specifications. Check the detailed comparison for features that matter to you.

What matters most to you?

Choose any priorities

How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

More topicsFewer topics
6 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
PerformanceApple M3 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)
Weight460 g477 g
Battery capacity7,606 mAh battery28.93 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2025)Apple iPad (2025)
Announced2025, March 042025, March 04
StatusAvailable. Released 2025, March 12Available. Released 2025, March 12
ModelsA3267, A3270, A3266, iPad17,1, iPad17,2A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8
SAR1.10 W/kg (body)1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU1.41 W/kg (body)1.47 W/kg (body)
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)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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)
Weight460 g (1.01 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
ProcessorApple M3Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)5-core
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BatteryLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)Li-Po (28.93 Wh)
Charging—45W wired, PD

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Operating systemiPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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 - A3267 (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 - A3270 (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 - A3267, A3270 (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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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 (5G 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
EnergyClass GClass G
Battery62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass EClass E
RepairabilityClass CClass C
Battery—67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationiPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple 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

Similarities

  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both run iPadOS 18.3.2.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025 for more memory and a slimmer build.

Back to compared products ↑

In-stock alternatives

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)For iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GFor iPad Air 11-inch M3 2025Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GView product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusFor Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE PlusView product ↗Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GFor Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 5GView product ↗

Menu
Need Help? +254 112891117
Back to Top

My Cart