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Device summary
Apple
iPad Air 11 M3
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $349 | $599 |
| Display size | 10.9-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.5 mm × 248.6 mm × 7.0 mm | 178.5 mm × 247.6 mm × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 477 g | 460 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2360 × 1640 | 2360 × 1640 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 4-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $349 | $599 |
| Display size | 10.9-inch | 11-inch |
| Dimensions | 179.5 mm × 248.6 mm × 7.0 mm | 178.5 mm × 247.6 mm × 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 477 g | 460 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2360 × 1640 | 2360 × 1640 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 5-core CPU | 8-core CPU |
| GPU | 4-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad Air 11 M3
17 g lighter
Thickness
iPad Air 11 M3
0.9 mm thinner
Height
iPad A16
1 mm taller · minor difference
Width
iPad A16
1 mm wider · minor difference
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPad A16 is 1 mm (0.6% relative to iPad Air 11 M3) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPad A16 is 1 mm (0.4% relative to iPad Air 11 M3) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPad A16 is 0.9 mm (14.8% relative to iPad Air 11 M3) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPad Air 11 M3 is 17 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPad A16
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
iPad A16 vs iPad Air 11 M3 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad A16
Strengths
- Best entry pricing with 128 GB base in Apple’s lineup
- Snappy A16 for everyday browsing and schoolwork
- Ideal shared family or student tablet role
Compromises
- Non-laminated display gap hurts Pencil feel for serious styluses
- No Apple Pencil Pro or Apple Intelligence
- Magic Keyboard Folio pricing undermines value story
iPad Air 11 M3
Strengths
- Portable 11-inch size with excellent handheld comfort
- Reliable all-day battery for typical study and media use
- M3 silicon and 8GB RAM for multi-year software confidence
Compromises
- Incremental upgrade over M2 Air with same display and accessories
- 60Hz LCD — common criticism versus Pro tablets
- Older Magic Keyboard design without Pro-style updates