Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2026)
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 12 differences across 28 checks. 16 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPad (2025)
- Screen size
- 11.0"
- Processor
- Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
- Launch price
- About 400 EUR
Apple · 2026
iPad Air 13 (2026)
- Screen size
- 13.0"
- Processor
- Apple M4
- Battery capacity
- 9705 mAh
- Launch price
- About 850 EUR
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | No | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Unknown |
| Charging speed | 45W wired | Unknown |
| Battery capacity | Unknown | 9705 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Weight | 477 g | 616 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | No, 60Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.0" | 13.0" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (top-mounted) | Yes (top-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 12 | 2026, March 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple M4 |
| Launch price | About 400 EUR | About 850 EUR |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.