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Device summary
Apple
iPad Pro 13 M4
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | None published | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | $799 | $1,299 |
| Display size | 13-inch | 13-inch |
| Dimensions | 214.9 mm × 280.6 mm × 6.1 mm | 215.5 mm × 281.6 mm × 5.1 mm |
| Weight | 616 g | 579 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | Ultra Retina Tandem OLED |
| Resolution | 2732 × 2048 | 2752 × 2064 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1600 nits |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU | 9-core CPU |
| GPU | 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB, 2048 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 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB-C | Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| 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 Pro 13 M4
37 g lighter
Thickness
iPad Pro 13 M4
1 mm thinner
Height
iPad Pro 13 M4
1 mm taller · minor difference
Width
iPad Pro 13 M4
0.6 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 Pro 13 M4 is 0.6 mm (0.3% relative to iPad Air 13 M3) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPad Pro 13 M4 is 1 mm (0.4% relative to iPad Air 13 M3) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPad Air 13 M3 is 1 mm (19.6% relative to iPad Pro 13 M4) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPad Pro 13 M4 is 37 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 Air 13 M3
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 Air 13 M3 vs iPad Pro 13 M4 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
iPad Air 13 M3
Strengths
- Large 13-inch canvas for productivity and Pencil work
- Excellent all-day battery for typical desk and study routines
- M3 silicon and 8GB RAM for multi-year software confidence
Compromises
- Incremental upgrade over 13-inch M2 Air with same display and accessories
- 60Hz LCD more noticeable on a large panel versus Pro tablets
- Handheld and bag portability trail the 11-inch Air
iPad Pro 13 M4
Strengths
- Class-leading large tandem OLED workspace for visual professionals
- Lighter handling than prior 12.9-inch generations expected
- Credible lap typing with updated Magic Keyboard
Compromises
- Limited one-handed and casual portability versus smaller tablets
- Single USB-C port and hub dependency for pro desks
- High all-in cost with Pencil Pro and keyboard