iPad Air 11-inch (M4) vs iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
73.3Performance73.5
32.9Display35.4
35.6Battery44.8
84.6Portability61
74.4Features74.4
2 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M4)2 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) scores 57 against 57.1 for iPad Air 13-inch (M3). Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad Air 13-inch (M3) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
- Stronger portability score: 85 vs 61
- 50% higher RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% lower weight: 464 g vs 616 g
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Reasons to pick the iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 36
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 18% higher Screen size: 12.9 ″ vs 10.9 ″
Display
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 ″ | 12.9 ″+18% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2360x1640 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Apple M3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,950,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,050Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,600Top 15% |
| RAM | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 9,705 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 464 g+25% | 616 g |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (10Gbps) | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26 | iPadOS 18 |
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