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iPad Air 11-inch (M4) vs Moto Pad (2026)

WINNER
iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
57Inno Score
VS
Moto Pad (2026)

Motorola

Moto Pad (2026)

$249

45.6Inno Score
73.3Performance46.7
32.9Display44.6
35.6Battery23.1
84.6Portability72.5
74.4Features57.2
5 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M4)3 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 11-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 57 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and features (+17). Moto Pad (2026) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 36 vs 23
  • Stronger portability score: 85 vs 73
  • Stronger features score: 74 vs 57
  • 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP

Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 33
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $249 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
Screen size10.9 ″11 ″+1%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2360x16402560x1600
Pixel density264 ppi274 ppi+4%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
ChipsetApple M4—
RAM12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB128GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
Capacity—7,040 mAh
Charging20 W20 W
Endurance10 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
Weight464 g+3%480 g
Thickness6.1 mm+13%7 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum back and frame, glass front

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
Rear camera12 MP+50%8 MP
Front camera12 MP+140%5 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth65.2
Cellular5G optional—
USBUSB-C (10Gbps)USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Features comparison: iPad Air 11-inch (M4) versus Moto Pad (2026)
SpeciPad Air 11-inch (M4)Moto Pad (2026)
StylusApple Pencil ProYes (active stylus supported)
Keyboard supportYesYes
SpeakersStereoQuad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Operating systemiPadOS 26Android 15

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