iPad Air 13-inch (M2) vs Moto Pad (2026)
73.8Performance46.7
35.4Display44.6
48.6Battery23.1
60.9Portability72.5
74.4Features57.2
6 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M2)3 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Air 13-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 58 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and battery (+26). 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 13-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 57
- 140% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 35
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 61
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 22% lower weight: 480 g vs 617 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $799
Display
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+17% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 2560x1600 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 274 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+20% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | — |
| AnTuTu | 2,351,334Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 614,345Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 889,420Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 288,951Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 558,618Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,605Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,120Top 17% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,705 mAh+38% | 7,040 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 617 g | 480 g+22% |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm+13% | 7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | — |
| USB | USB-C (10Gbps) | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Features
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo (landscape) | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 17 | Android 15 |
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