Apple iPad Air 11 2026

Display11.0" 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
ChipsetApple M4
Main camera12MP
Battery7606 mAh
iPad Air 11 2026 product photo
6.9GoSolo score
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Launch

Announced
2026, March 02
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight
464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
eSIM (cellular model only)
Durability
Stylus support

Display

Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size
11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4

Platform

OS
iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple M4
CPU
Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU
Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module
12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Features
HDR · 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue
Models
A3460, A3463, A3459, iPad16,8, iPad16,9
SAR
1.19 W/kg (body)
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performance
Apple M4 octa-core, 9-core GPUThe 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores handle everyday tablet work (document editing, video playback, photo editing) and demanding apps without lag, while the 9-core GPU supports gaming and graphics-heavy tasks.
display
11.0-inch 1640×2360 LCD, 500 nitsThe 264 ppi density keeps text and images sharp for reading and markup work; 500 nits typical brightness handles indoor use comfortably, though sunlight readability is moderate for a tablet in this price bracket.
battery
7606 mAh, roughly 10–12 hours screen timeLight to moderate use (web browsing, email, reading) runs a full day; heavier tasks like video editing or gaming consume battery faster, likely leaving you charging by evening.
camera
12MP wide, 12MP ultrawide selfieThe rear 12MP with dual pixel PDAF and f/1.8 aperture captures sharp stills and records 4K video; the 122° front ultrawide is suited for group video calls and landscape framing, not tight single-person framing.
storage
128GB–1TB UFS, no expansionFour fixed capacity tiers let you pick once at purchase; 12GB RAM is constant across all models, and no microSD slot means your choice is final.
connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E/7, 5G cellular optionalWi-Fi 7 dual-band ensures fast local transfers; the 5G model adds broader mobile coverage but costs more and adds negligible weight (1g difference).
durability
Glass front, aluminum body, 6.1mm thinThe Mohs level 4 scratch-resistant glass and aluminum frame feel solid, though the thinness (0.24 inches) and glass composition mean drop and impact protection is lower than thicker tablets; oleophobic coating resists fingerprints.

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