Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) vs Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 6 differences across 28 checks. 22 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPad Air 11 (2025)
- Screen size
- 11.0"
- Processor
- Apple M3
- Battery capacity
- 7606 mAh
- Launch price
- About 700 EUR
Apple · 2026
iPad Air 11 (2026)
- Screen size
- 11.0"
- Processor
- Apple M4
- Battery capacity
- 7606 mAh
- Launch price
- About 650 EUR
Where they differ
| Feature | iPad Air 11 (2025) | iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | Yes |
| Weight | 460 g | 464 g |
| Release date | 2025, March 12 | 2026, March 11 |
| Processor | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| Launch price | About 700 EUR | About 650 EUR |
Full comparison
Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | Unknown | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | Unknown | Unknown |
| Charging speed | Unknown | Unknown |
| Battery capacity | 7606 mAh | 7606 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 | 460 g | 464 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | No, 60Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.0" | 11.0" |
| 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 M3 | Apple M4 |
| Launch price | About 700 EUR | About 650 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.