Apple iPad Air 11 (M3) Device Specifications

The 2025 iPad Air (M3) brings a huge performance boost with the new M3 chip, offering impressive speed and efficiency for multitasking, gaming, and creative work. It features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, offering vibrant colors and sharp detail. The M3 chip enhances the tablet’s ability to run demanding apps and processes smoothly, making it perfect for everyday tasks, media consumption, and productivity. The iPad Air (M3) also supports the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, expanding its versatility for drawing, note-taking, and typing. With USB-C, 5G support, and all-day battery life, the iPad Air (M3) offers a powerful, mid-range tablet option that balances performance and portability at a more accessible price than the iPad Pro.

March 12, 2025

460g, 6.1mm thick

iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.2

11.0 in, 1640x2360 px

128GB | 256GB | 1TB ROM, 8GB RAM

12MP

7606mAh

General

• Model: Apple iPad Air 11 (M3)
• Brand: Apple
• Dimensions: 9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in in
• Materials: 100% recycled aluminum
• Colors:
• Space Gray
• Starlight
• Purple
• Blue
• Audo:
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
• 3.5mm Jack: No

Display

• Size: 11.0 in
• Resolution: 1640x2360 px
• DPI: 264 ppi density
• Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Performance

• Chipset: Apple M3 chip
• CPU: Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
• GPU: Apple GPU (9-core graphics)
• ROM: 128GB | 256GB | 1TB
• ROM Type: NVMe
• RAM: 8GB
• RAM Type: Unified Memory
• Card Slot: No

Camera System

• Back:
• Resolution: 12MP Wide camera.
• Aperture: ƒ/1.8.
• Video Recording: 4K video at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps, plus slow-motion.
• Image Processing: Smart HDR 4 for better-balanced photos.
• Color: Wide color capture (P3) for photos and Live Photos.
• Zoom: Digital zoom up to 5x.
• Focus: Autofocus with Focus Pixels.
• Stabilization: Auto image stabilization.
• Lens: Five-element lens with a Sapphire crystal lens cover.
• Flash: True Tone flash for documents.
• Panorama: Up to 63MP panoramas.
• File Formats: HEIF and JPEG.
• Special Features: Document scanning, Live Text (copy text from images/videos), and integration with Apple Intelligence
• Front:
• Camera: 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (positioned in landscape).
• Video Recording: 1080p HD (25, 30, 60 fps), 720p HD (30 fps).
• Smart HDR 4: For better highlights and shadows.
• Center Stage: Keeps you in the frame automatically during video calls.
• Apple Intelligence Integration: Enables features like Image Wand (turn sketches into images) and Writing Tools (proofread, rewrite text).
• Wide Color: Capture photos and Live Photos in P3 wide color.
• Cinematic Mode: For depth-of-field video (on some models, but front camera supports stabilization).
• Stabilization: Cinematic video stabilization (1080p/720p) and Time-lapse with stabilization.
• Retina Flash: With True Tone.
• Lens Correction: For distortion.
• Burst Mode & Auto Image Stabilization: For sharp photos.
• Extended Dynamic Range: For video up to 30 fps.

Connectivity

• Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
• SIM: eSIM only
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
• Radio: No
• USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
• Sensors:
• Fingerprint (top-mounted)
• Accelerometer
• Gyro
• Compass
• Barometer

Battery & Charging

• Type: Li-Ion
• Capacity: 7606mAh
• Charging:
• Connection: 30W, Wired
• Speed: About 45 minutes to reach 50%