Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025) Specs Comparison

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8.5
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)
8.0
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025)
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025)
Released · May 07, 2024
Released · Mar 12, 2025
11.0-inch · 2360 x 1640 px
11.0-inch · 2360 x 1640 px
12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
7606 mAh
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Display

Size
11.0-inch 11.0-inch
Resolution
2360 x 1640 px, 261 PPI 2360 x 1640 px, 261 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60Hz
Screen-to-body
81.48 % 82.73 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit) 500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple M2 Apple M3
Processor
Octa-core Octa-core
GPU
10-core GPU Apple GPU 9-core
RAM
8GB 8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable 128GB, not expandable
OS
iPadOS (15.x) iPadOS (18.x)
Device type
Tablet Tablet

Battery

Capacity
7606 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
4h 18min
Browsing
9h 35min
Video
6h 45min
Gaming
5h 12min

Camera

Rear
Single camera Single camera
Main camera
12 MP
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
12 MP
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Flash
LED
Video recording
Yes 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Front
12 MP 12 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
9.72 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches
(247 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)
9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches
(247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)
Weight
16.26 oz(462.0 g) 16.23 oz(460.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum Back: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch) Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Blue, Purple, Starlight ,Space Gray Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79 Bands 5G Ready
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
eSIM eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information

MSRP
€ 699

Availability

Officially announced
May 07, 2024 Mar 04, 2025

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
Wi-fi Only
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
With 1TB internal storage
Internal storage 1024GB
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
MSRP € 829
With 1TB internal storage
Internal storage 1024GB
MSRP € 1329
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