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iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) Specifications

Complete Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) technical specifications · Released 2025 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: Apple M3 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 9-core GPU; Ha… Display: Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2732-by-2048-… Camera: 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture; Digital zoom up to 5x; Five-element lens; Panorama (up …
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Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at …
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Apple M3 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 9-core GPU; Hardware-accelerated ray tracing…
Storage / Colors
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB · Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray
Weight / OS
616 g · iPadOS

Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Starlight
  • Space Gray

▣Display

  • Liquid Retina display
  • LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Fully laminated
  • Antireflective coating
  • 600 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 13‑inch iPad Air is 12.9 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 captured: HEIF and JPEG

iVideo 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 captured: HEVC and H.264

iCharging and Expansion

  • USB-C port with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

iSensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three‐axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

⌁Cellular and Wireless

  • All models
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO5
  • 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)5
  • 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)
  • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • Data only6
  • Wi-Fi calling5
  • eSIM7
  • Learn more about cellularFor details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.

iSIM Card

  • eSIM7
  • iPad Air uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
  • Learn more about eSIM
  • Learn more about traveling with eSIM

iLocation

  • All models
  • Digital compass
  • Wi‑Fi
  • iBeacon microlocation
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Cellular

iAudio 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

iVideo Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

iOperating System

  • iPadOS
  • iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
  • Learn more about iPadOS

iLanguages

  • 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
  • Learn more about feature availability

iIn the Box

  • iPad Air
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
  • 20W USB‑C Power Adapter

iAccessi­bility

  • Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
  • Learn more about Accessi­bility
  • Features Include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Magnifier
  • Spoken Content
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Type to Siri
  • Real-Time Text
  • Audio Descriptions
  • Subtitles and Closed Captioning
  • Live Captions

iApple Intelligence3

  • 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.
  • Learn more about Apple Intelligence

iApple Pay

  • Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
  • Send and receive money in Messages
  • Learn more about Apple Pay

iAudio Calling4

  • FaceTime audio
  • Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app

iBuilt-in Apps10

  • Apple Store
  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Camera
  • Clips
  • Clock
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Files
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • Games
  • GarageBand
  • Health
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • Invites
  • iTunes Store
  • Journal
  • Keynote
  • Magnifier
  • Mail
  • 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.

⌁Buttons and Connectors

  • Top button/Touch ID
  • Volume buttons
  • Front camera
  • Microphone
  • Rear camera
  • Smart Connector
  • USB-C connector
  • Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil

iCapacity1

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

▣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)

iEnviron­mental 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)

◉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

iiPad 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 content13
  • Over 35% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity14
  • Over 35% emissions reduction against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple15
  • See Apple’s commitment
  • Materials
  • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
  • 100% recycled cobalt and over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
  • 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 packaging16
  • 39% recycled content in fiber-based packaging
  • Energy
  • Over 35% of manufacturing electricity for iPad Air is sourced from renewable electricity14
  • ENERGY STAR® certified17
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Smarter chemistry18
  • Arsenic-free glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC-free

iMicro­phones

  • Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

⚡Power and Battery9

  • Built‐in 36.59‐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

iSiri8

  • 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
  • Learn more about Siri

↔Size and Weight2

  • Wi-Fi models
  • Width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm)
  • Height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm)
  • Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
  • Weight: 1.36 pounds (616 grams)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • Weight: 1.36 pounds (617 grams)

iSpeakers

  • Landscape stereo speakers

iSystem Require­ments

  • Apple Account (required for some features)
  • Internet access11
  • 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)

iTouch ID

  • Unlock iPad
  • Secure personal data within apps
  • Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books

iVideo Calling4

  • 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

iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) FAQ

What year was Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) released?

Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) was released in 2025.

What is the display size of Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)?

Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) has Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2732-by-2048-….

What chip does Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) use?

Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3) uses Apple M3 chip; 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores; 9-core GPU; Ha….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)?

Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What are the model numbers for Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M3)?

Known model numbers include A3267, A3269, A3270, A3271.