Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
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OS: iPadOS 26.4
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Display: Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
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CPU: Apple M4
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Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
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Memory: 12GB , 256GB/512GB/1TB
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 (2026) — Powerful, Affordable, and Built for Apple Intelligence
Apple announced the M4-powered iPad Air on March 2, 2026, with pre-orders starting on March 4 and general availability from March 11, 2026. It is Apple’s most capable mid-range tablet yet, striking the perfect balance between performance and affordability for students, creators, and everyday users.
The iPad Air 11 (2026) is powered by the Apple M4 chip paired with 12GB of RAM, delivering a massive performance boost for multitasking, creative apps, and AI-powered features through Apple Intelligence. Whether you are editing videos, sketching artwork, or running multiple apps at once, the M4 chip handles everything with ease.
The stunning 11-inch Liquid Retina display offers vibrant visuals, while the 12MP Center Stage front camera ensures you always look your best during video calls. A capable 12MP rear camera handles photos and document scanning with ease.
Connectivity is top-tier with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, alongside optional 5G support for fast speeds wherever you go. It is also fully compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, making it a true portable workstation.
The iPad Air M4 is available in four beautiful colors — Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray — starting at just $599 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model.
Specs
Release Date
| Announced | 2026, March 02 |
| Market Availability | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
Network
| Network Technologies | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Network Technology 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network Technology 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network Technology 4G | 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 |
| Network Technology 5G | 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 |
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) |
| Materials | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) Stylus support |
| Colors | Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue |
Display
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| size | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Screen Resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Screen protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4, Anti-reflective coating |
Performance
| Operating System | iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple M4 |
| CPU Speed | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| Gpu graphics processor | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Camera
| Rear camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Camera Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Camera Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | HDR |
| Video camera Selfie | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Technology | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Phone Price
| Mobile price in Europe (€) | About 650 EUR |
Model
| Model | A3460, A3463, A3459, iPad16,8, iPad16,9 |
Our Tests
EU LABEL
| Energy | Class G |
| Battery | 62:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class E (42 falls) |
| Performance | Class C |
