Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) Specs Comparison

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9.0
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022)
8.5
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2022) Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)
Released · Oct 26, 2022
Released · May 07, 2024
11.0-inch · 2388 x 1688 px
11.0-inch · 2360 x 1640 px
12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
7538 mAh
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Display

Size
11.0-inch 11.0-inch
Resolution
2388 x 1688 px, 266 PPI 2360 x 1640 px, 261 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD IPS LCD
Refresh rate
120Hz
Screen-to-body
83.21 % 81.48 %
Peak brightness
600 cd/m2 (nit) 500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple M2 Apple M2
Processor
Octa-core Octa-core
GPU
Apple 10-core GPU 10-core GPU
RAM
8GB 8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable 128GB, not expandable
OS
iPadOS (16.x) iPadOS (15.x)
Device type
Tablet Tablet

Battery

Capacity
7538 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable Not user replaceable
Max charge speed
Wired: 18.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
12h 57min
Video
7h 34min
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested

Camera

Rear
Dual camera Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
12 MP
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Second camera
10 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Third camera
ToF 3D depth sensing
Flash
Quad LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Time-lapse video
Yes
Front
12 MP (Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) 12 MP

Design

Dimensions
9.75 x 7.03 x 0.23 inches
(247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9 mm)
9.72 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches
(247 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)
Weight
16.44 oz(466.0 g) 16.26 oz(462.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Frame: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
3D Face unlock Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control
Colors
Silver, Space Gray Blue, Purple, Starlight ,Space Gray

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
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
SIM type
eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers Multiple speakers
Features
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band
MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port, Video out Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer
Other
Tethering, Computer sync Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information

In The Box
USB-C Charge Cable, 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Oct 18, 2022 May 07, 2024

Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
With 16GB RAM and 1TB internal storage
RAM 16GB
Internal storage 1024GB
With 1TB internal storage
Internal storage 1024GB
With 16GB RAM and 2TB internal storage
RAM 16GB
Internal storage 2048GB
Cellular
Weight 16.58 oz(470.0 g)
5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave
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), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 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
SIM type Nano SIM, eSIM
Location GPS, A-GPS
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