Apple iPad Air 13 2025

Display13.0" 2048 x 2732 pixels
ChipsetApple M3
Main camera12MP
Battery9705 mAh
iPad Air 13 2025 product photo
5.7GoSolo score

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 - A3269
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3269, A3271
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Launch

Announced
2025, March 04
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)
Weight
616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
eSIM (cellular model only)
Durability
Stylus support

Display

Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 600 nits (typ)
Size
13.0 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4

Platform

OS
iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple M3
CPU
Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU
Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB 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, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, 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 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh)

Misc

Colors
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue
Models
A3269, A3271, A3268, ipad15,5, ipad15,6
SAR
1.09 W/kg (body)
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
display
13-inch, 264 ppi, 600 nits peakThe 2048 × 2732 resolution and 600-nit panel handle bright indoor light and most outdoor reading without glare, though direct sunlight will still wash it out slightly more than modern high-brightness tablets.
performance
Apple M3, 9-core GPU, 8GB RAMThe M3 handles professional apps (video editing, design, coding IDEs), multitasking across many open apps, and local processing at full speed without throttle, making this suitable for work that demands sustained compute.
storage
128GB to 1TB UFS, no expansionThe 128GB base will fill up quickly with video or large apps; step to 256GB or higher if you shoot video regularly or work with large design files, since no microSD slot exists.
battery
9705 mAh, roughly 10 to 12 hours screen-onThe large capacity means one full work or media day on a charge for typical use; heavier load (video editing, gaming) will shorten this to 8 to 10 hours.
camera
12MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 4K videoThe 122° ultrawide front camera and dual pixel autofocus on the back work for video calls, document scanning, and casual video content, but the 12MP and single wide lens limit zoom and low-light reach versus phone-class cameras.
connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G optionalThe Wi-Fi 6E handles fast home networks and offices; 5G on the cellular model (A3269, A3271) is available but adds minimal practical speed in most regions, and eSIM ties you to carriers that support it.
durability
6.1mm aluminum, glass front, Mohs 4Thin and light at 616 g for a 13-inch device, but the Mohs 4 scratch-resistant glass is softer than modern Gorilla Glass and will accumulate micro-scratches over time; the aluminum frame bends more easily than stainless.
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