Room for your ideas.
Power to bring them to life.
A beautifully portable canvas for work, study and creativity. Choose the screen, finish and storage that fit your day.
11-inch or 13-inch. Four colors. Your configuration.
A canvas that fits your life.
Choose the compact 11-inch model for everyday portability, or the 13-inch model for more room to read, sketch and work. True Tone and P3 wide color make your content feel at home on either display.
From the first note to the final edit.
Write, draw, organize and create with iPadOS apps. Pair your iPad with a compatible Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard to suit your workflow. Accessories are sold separately.
Stay connected over Wi-Fi, take video calls in landscape and unlock with Touch ID.
Four finishes. One iPad Air.
Select your color using the options above. Screen size and storage determine your exact configuration and price.
Specifications & configuration guide
Overview
The 2026 Apple iPad Air combines M4 performance with a portable aluminum design for studying, creative projects, entertainment, and everyday work. Select your screen size, color, and storage to see the exact configuration. Choose Blue, Purple, Space Gray, or Starlight and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage.
Performance for work and creativity
Apple M4 combines an 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine with 12GB of unified memory. Use iPadOS apps for writing, drawing, editing photos, and multitasking. Apple Intelligence is supported; feature availability varies by language, region, and software version.
Choose your display size
Both sizes feature a fully laminated Liquid Retina IPS display with P3 wide color, True Tone, an antireflective coating, and 264 pixels per inch.
| Specification | 11-inch iPad Air | 13-inch iPad Air |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2360 × 1640 | 2732 × 2048 |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
| Measured display diagonal | 10.86 inches | 12.9 inches |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 9.74 × 7.02 × 0.24 inches (247.6 × 178.5 × 6.1 mm) | 11.04 × 8.46 × 0.24 inches (280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm) |
| Device weight | 1.02 lb (464 g) | 1.36 lb (616 g) |
| Battery capacity | 28.93Wh | 36.59Wh |
Display diagonals are measured as rectangles; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area.
Connections, cameras, and security
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connect compatible networks and accessories. The USB-C port supports charging, DisplayPort, and USB 3 transfers up to 10Gb/s. The 12MP landscape Center Stage front camera helps keep you in view on video calls. The 12MP rear camera records video up to 4K at 60 fps. Touch ID is built into the top button.
Shared technical specifications
| Brand / series | Apple / iPad Air |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Processor | Apple M4; 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 12GB unified memory |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6 |
| Cellular | Not supported on these Wi-Fi models |
| Cameras | 12MP Wide rear; 12MP landscape Center Stage front |
| Audio | Landscape stereo speakers; dual microphones |
| Security | Touch ID |
| Connections | USB-C, Smart Connector, magnetic connector |
| Operating system | iPadOS |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi or video playback |
In the box
- Apple iPad Air (M4), Wi-Fi, in the selected size, color, and storage configuration
- USB-C charge cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB-C power adapter
Accessory compatibility
Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and the compatible Magic Keyboard for iPad Air. Accessories are sold separately. Match the keyboard and case to the selected 11-inch or 13-inch model.
Battery life depends on use and settings. Formatted storage capacity is less than the stated capacity. Wi-Fi 7 requires compatible network equipment. These are Wi-Fi-only tablets without mobile data service.
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