iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs Moto Pad (2026)
73.5Performance33.3
35.4Display36
44.8Battery29.4
61Portability66.7
74.4Features67.2
7 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M3)3 spec wins — Moto Pad (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Air 13-inch (M3) wins this tablet face-off, 57.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+40) and battery (+15). 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 (M3)
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 67
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Moto Pad (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 61
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 490 g vs 616 g
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $799
Display
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.9 ″+17% | 11 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2732x2048 | 2000 x 1200 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+24% | 213 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+50% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M3 | — |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,950,000Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,600Top 14% | — |
| RAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB, 256GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,705 mAh+26% | 7,700 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | — |
Design
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 616 g | 490 g+20% |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm+18% | 7.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum back and frame, glass front |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | 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 (M3) | Moto Pad (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Yes (active stylus supported) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 | Android 15 |
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