iPad Air, powered by M4
With blazing performance, more memory, enhanced connectivity, and game-changing iPadOS 26 features, iPad Air is a fantastic value.
The new iPad Air with M4 combines strong performance, a stunning display, versatile accessory support, and thoughtful design, making it a powerful choice for students, professionals, and creators.
Ideal for iPad and iPad Air Upgraders
With game‑changing improvements over iPad and earlier iPad Air models, there’s never been a better time to upgrade.
- Big performance gains: Upgraders will enjoy enhanced speed and responsiveness with 12GB of unified memory and 120GB/s of memory bandwidth, and will experience even more seamless windowing in iPadOS 26. Users coming from iPad Air with M1 will see up to 2.3x faster performance, with over 4x faster 3D pro rendering with ray tracing performance.5
- Advanced Center Stage camera, mics, and speakers: Users coming from iPad Air with M1 will also enjoy a front 12MP Center Stage camera located along the landscape edge, as well as landscape stereo speakers. For upgraders coming from M1, the 13‑inch model delivers even better sound quality, which is great for enjoying music and videos.
- Powerful Apple Intelligence capabilities: Built seamlessly into iPadOS with groundbreaking privacy, Apple Intelligence provides upgraders and new iPad users with intuitive features that make their experience even more helpful and powerful.7
Technical Specifications
| Design & Display | Sizes: 11-inch (2360×1640, 264 ppi) and 13-inch (2732×2048, 264 ppi) Liquid Retina, IPS, True Tone, P3, 500–600 nits. Build: Slim aluminum body in Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray. Dimensions: 11-inch: 9.74 × 7.02 × 0.24 in; 13-inch: 11.04 × 8.46 × 0.24 in. Weight: 11-inch Wi‑Fi: 1.02 lbs; 13-inch Wi‑Fi: 1.36 lbs. |
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| Performance | Chip: Apple M4 with 8‑core CPU and 9‑core GPU. Neural Engine: 16‑core, 3× faster than M1. Memory: 12GB unified memory, 120GB/s bandwidth. Graphics: Hardware ray tracing, mesh shading, 4× faster 3D rendering vs M1. Performance: Up to 30% faster than M3, 2.3× faster than M1. |
| Cameras & Audio | Rear Camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, 5× digital zoom, Smart HDR 4, 4K 60fps. Front Camera: 12MP Center Stage, f/2.0, 1080p HD. Speakers: Landscape stereo speakers. Microphones: Dual mics for calls and recording. |
| Connectivity | Wireless: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread support. Cellular: C1X modem for 5G/LTE, 50% faster and 30% more efficient than M3 models. GPS: Available on cellular models. eSIM: Supported. |
| Battery & Charging | Battery: 11-inch: 28.93 Wh; 13-inch: 36.59 Wh. Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (Wi‑Fi), 9 hours (cellular). Charging: USB‑C with charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 (10Gb/s). |
| Storage Options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB. |
| Software & Accessories | OS: iPadOS 26 with new windowing system and enhanced Files app. Apple Pencil: Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) and Apple Pencil Pro. Keyboard: Magic Keyboard support with Smart Connector and trackpad. |
| Key Upgrades from M3 | Processor: Faster CPU/GPU with M4 chip. Memory: 12GB unified memory vs 8GB on M3. Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, improved cellular modem. Performance: 30% faster CPU, 20% faster GPU, 4× faster 3D rendering. |
Additional Information
| Weight | 616 g |
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| Dimensions | 0.61 × 28.06 × 21.49 cm |
| Color | Space Gray |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Version | Middle East Version |
