iPad Air · 2025
iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Technical specifications
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) was introduced by Apple in 2025. It has a 11-inch Liquid Retina display, the Apple M3 chip and a 12MP main camera. Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB. Colors: Blue. Weight: 460 g.
- Display11″ LED
- ChipApple M3
- Camera12MP
- Batteryup to 10 h
- Storage128GB–1TB
- Weight460 g
- Blue
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iPad Air 11-inch (M3): key specifications
| Released | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Display | 11″ LED · Liquid Retina · 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi |
| Chip | Apple M3 chip · 8-core CPU · 9-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Main camera | 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture |
| Front camera | Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera |
| Video | 4K · up to 60 fps |
| Battery | up to 10 h |
| Connector | USB-C port · USB 3 (10Gb/s) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 460 g |
| Biometrics | Touch ID |
| SIM | eSIM7 |
| Connectivity | 5G · Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Operating System | iPadOS |
| Model Numbers | A3267, A3269, A3270, A3271 |
Models, storage and colors
Model Numbers
- A3267
- A3269
- A3270
- A3271
Where to find the model number: Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number field.
Storage
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
Colors
- Blue
Complete specifications
Finish
- Blue
- Purple
- Starlight
- Space Gray
Capacity
- 128GB
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
Size and Weight
- Wi-Fi models
- Width7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Height9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Depth0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight1.01 pounds (460 grams)
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
Display
- Liquid Retina display
- LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
- 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Fully laminated
- Antireflective coating
- 500 nits brightness
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
- Apple Pencil hover
- The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Chip
- Apple M3 chip
- 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 9-core GPU
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB RAM
- Media Engine
- Hardware-accelerated 8K HEVC, 4K H.264, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
- Video decode engine
- Video encode engine
- ProRes encode and decode engine
- AV1 decode
Camera
- 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Digital zoom up to 5x
- Five-element lens
- Panorama (up to 63MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Smart HDR 4
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Photo geotagging
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Image formats capturedHEIF and JPEG
Front Camera
- Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera
- ƒ/2.0 aperture
- Smart HDR 4
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Lens correction
- Retina Flash with True Tone
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time‑lapse video with stabilization
- Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
- Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Playback zoom
- Video formats capturedHEVC and H.264
Power and Battery
- Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
- All models
- Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
- Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Charging and Expansion
- USB-C port with support for
- Charging
- DisplayPort
- USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
Cellular and Wireless
- All models
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
- Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
- Models A3267 and A3269
- 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79)
- FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
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- TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
- UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
- Data only
- Wi-Fi calling
- eSIM7
- For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
SIM Card
- eSIM7
- iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
Touch ID
- Unlock iPad
- Secure personal data within apps
- Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
Sensors
- Touch ID
- Three‐axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Ambient light sensor
Location
- All models
- Digital compass
- Wi‑Fi
- iBeacon microlocation
- Wi-Fi + Cellular models
- GPS/GNSS
- Cellular
Apple Intelligence
- Built into your iPad, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Siri
- Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
- Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
- Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
- Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural and helpful
Video Calling
- FaceTime video
- Center Stage
- iPad to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
- Share experiences like movies, TV, music, and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
- Screen sharing
- Portrait mode in FaceTime video
- Spatial Audio
- Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio
- Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app
Audio Playback
- Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
- Spatial Audio playback
- User-configurable maximum volume limit
Video Playback
- Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
- HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
- Send and receive money in Messages
Operating System
- iPadOS
- iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
Built-in Apps
- Apple Store
- App Store
- Books
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Camera
- Clips
- Clock
- Contacts
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- FaceTime
- Files
- Find My
- Freeform
- Games
- GarageBand
- Health
- Home
- iMovie
- Invites
- iTunes Store
- Journal
- Keynote
- Magnifier
- Maps
- Measure
- Messages
- Music
- News
- Notes
- Numbers
- Pages
- Passwords
- Phone
- Photo Booth
- Photos
- Podcasts
- Preview
- Reminders
- Safari
- Settings
- Shortcuts
- Stocks
- Support
- Swift Playgrounds
- Tips
- Translate
- TV
- Voice Memos
- Weather
- For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPad, see apple.com/apps.
Languages
- Language support
- Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong), Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), English (U.S.), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (U.S.), Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
In the Box
- iPad Air
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Buttons and Connectors
- Top button/Touch ID
- Volume buttons
- Front camera
- Microphone
- Rear camera
- Smart Connector
- USB-C connector
- Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil
Speakers
- Landscape stereo speakers
Microphones
- Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
Display Support
- Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors
- Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Digital video output
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
- Video mirroring
- Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
- Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Accessibility
- Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
- Features Include
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Magnifier
- Spoken Content
- Voice Control
- Switch Control
- AssistiveTouch
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- Siri and Dictation
- Type to Siri
- Real-Time Text
- Audio Descriptions
- Subtitles and Closed Captioning
- Live Captions
System Requirements
- Apple Account (required for some features)
- Internet access
- Syncing to a Mac or PC requires
- macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
- Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)
Environmental Requirements
- Operating ambient temperature
- 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature
- −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity
- 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude
- tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
iPad Air and the Environment
- iPad Air is designed to reduce environmental impact:12
- See the iPad Air Product Environmental Report (PDF)
- Progress toward Apple 2030
- More than 30% recycled content
- Over 35% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity
- Over 35% emissions reduction against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple
- Materials
- 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- 100% recycled cobalt and over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
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- 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards
- 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and all connectors
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
- 15% recycled glass in the cover glass
- At least 20% recycled plastic in 12 components
- 100% fiber-based packaging
- 39% recycled content in fiber-based packaging
- Energy
- Over 35% of manufacturing electricity for iPad Air is sourced from renewable electricity
- ENERGY STAR® certified
- Waste
- No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
- Smarter chemistry
- Arsenic-free glass
- Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) technical specifications
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iPad Air 11-inch (M3) — FAQ
What year was Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) released?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) was released in 2025.
What is the display size of Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has 11″ LED Liquid Retina (2360 × 1640, 264 ppi).
What chip does Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) use?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) uses Apple M3 chip, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine.
What storage capacities are available for Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.
What are the model numbers for Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Known model numbers include A3267, A3269, A3270, A3271.
What colors does Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) come in?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) is available in Blue.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) measures 247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm and weighs 460 g.
How long does the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) battery last?
Battery life of Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3): up to 10 h.
What camera does Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) have?
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) camera: 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture.
Does Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) support 5G?
Yes, Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) supports 5G. Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3.
