Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2026)
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Battery
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Better Display
Too Close
Better Performance
Apple iPad Air 13 (2026)
Better Value
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Tablets | Tablets |
| Price | $1,099 | $799 |
| Display | 12.9 inches | 13 inches, 519.3 cm2 |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | Li-Po 10738 mAh | Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh) |
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OS | iPadOS 16.1, upgradable to iPadOS 16.6 | iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71, -A2764, A2437 | 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 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, -A2764, -A2437 | 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 | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 13 inches, 519.3 cm2 (~86.19% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density) | 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak) | 600 nits (typ) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 Anti-reflective coating |
| HDR | HDR10, Dolby Vision | N/A |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.49 GHz performance cores) + 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
| RAM | 8GB, 16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Single |
| Main | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Ultrawide | 10 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide), TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | N/A |
| Features | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | Face detection, HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Po 10738 mAh | Li-Po 9705 mAh (36.59 Wh) |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W (40W max) | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 in) | 280 x 6.14 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in) |
| Weight | 682 g (Wi-Fi), 685 g (5G) (1.50 lb) | 616 g (Wi-Fi) / 617 g (5G) (1.36 lb) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM - Stylus support | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Colors | Silver, Space Gray | Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (Thunderbolt 3), DisplayPort, magnetic connector | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Fingerprint (top-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Features studio-grade landscape quad-speaker audio setups optimized with Dolby Atmos. It handles native high-resolution digital audio formats like FLAC and Apple Lossless over its high-speed Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C port, while broadcasting stable wireless streams via Bluetooth 5.3) | Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking |