Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Released March 2026
Display
11.0 inches, 357.6 cm^2
Chip
Apple M4
Camera
12 MP
Battery
Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)
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Overview & Key Details
The Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) sets a new benchmark in the Premium Compact Tablet tier, putting desktop-class computing into an exceptionally portable frame. Driven by Apple's ultra-powerful 3nm M4 processor featuring an 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, and an expanded 12GB of unified memory standard, it flies through pro-level audio editing, intensive graphic workflows, and next-generation on-device AI tasks. It sports a color-accurate 11.0-inch Liquid Retina display ($2360 \times 1640$ resolution) with an anti-reflective coating and 500 nits of brightness. Enclosed in a paper-thin 6.1mm aluminum casing with landscape stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and complete Apple Pencil Pro integration, it offers an unmatched compact workstation experience for students and mobile creators.
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 | SA/NSA/Sub6 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
Display
| Size | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm^2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mobs level 4 Anti-reflective coating |
Performance
| Chipset | Apple M4 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| UFS Version | NVMe |
| Expandable | No |
Benchmarks
| AnTuTu | 2,510,480 |
| Geekbench Single | 3,726 |
| Geekbench Multi | 13,286 |
| DXOMark Camera | 76 / 100 |
| Battery Score | 85 / 100 |
| Display Score | 83 / 100 |
| Overall Score | 90 / 100 |
Main Camera
| Camera Type | Single |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22ยตm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Main Features | HDR |
| Main Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Selfie Camera Type | Single |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.0, 122ห (ultrawide) |
| Selfie Features | HDR |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh) |
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) |
| Special Build | Stylus support |
Features & Connectivity
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e dual-band, hotspot |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (top-mounted) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking |
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Highlights
- Laptop-Class M4 Silicon
- Expanded 12GB Baseline RAM
- Laptop-Class M4 Silicon
Trade-offs
- Stuck at a 60Hz Refresh Baseline
- Traditional IPS Backlit Screen
- No Wall Charging Brick in Box
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