Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) 2025 - Product Specifications:

General Information

• Year Introduced: 2025
• Colour Options:
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Starlight
  • Space Grey
• Capacity Options:
  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
• Models:
  • Wi-Fi Only: A3266
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular: A3267

Size and Weight

• Weight (both models):
  • 460 grams
• Dimensions (both models):
  • Width: 178.5 mm
  • Height: 247.6 mm
  • Depth: 6.1 mm

Display

• Type: Liquid Retina LED-backlit Multi-Touch with IPS technology
• Resolution: 2360 × 1640 pixels at 264 ppi
• Brightness: 500 nits
• Features: Wide colour (P3), True Tone, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Fully laminated, Antireflective coating
• Apple Pencil Support: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover

Chip and Performance

• Chipset: Apple M3
• CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
• GPU: 9-core with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• Neural Engine: 16-core
• RAM: 8GB
• Media Engine: Hardware-accelerated 8K HEVC, 4K H.264, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 decode

Apple Intelligence

• System Type: Personal intelligence system
• Features:
  • Writing tools for enhanced productivity
  • Image Wand in Notes for visual creativity
  • Contextual assistance across apps
• Privacy: Built-in privacy protections ensuring data remains on-device
• Availability: Beta version with iPadOS 18, supported on iPads with M1 chip or later
• Language Support: English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, U.S.)

Camera System

• Rear Camera:
  • Resolution: 12MP Wide
  • Aperture: f/1.8
  • Zoom: Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Features: Panorama (up to 63MP), Smart HDR 4, Burst mode, Auto image stabilisation, Sapphire crystal lens cover
  • Formats: HEIF, JPEG
• Front Camera:
  • Resolution: 12MP Ultra Wide (Center Stage)
  • Aperture: f/2.0
  • Features: Smart HDR 4, Lens correction, Retina Flash, Burst mode

Video Recording

• Rear Camera:
  • 4K: 24, 25, 30, 60 fps
  • 1080p HD: 25, 30, 60 fps
  • 720p HD: 30 fps
  • Slow Motion: 1080p at 120 or 240 fps
  • Other Features: Time-lapse with stabilisation, Cinematic stabilisation, Extended dynamic range
• Front Camera:
  • 1080p HD: 25, 30, 60 fps
  • Other Features: Time-lapse, Cinematic stabilisation, Extended dynamic range

Audio and Speakers

• Speakers: Landscape stereo speakers
• Microphones: Dual microphones for calls, video and audio recording
• Audio Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
• Spatial Audio: Supported

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
• Bluetooth: 5.3
• Cellular (Wi-Fi + Cellular Models):
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
  • eSIM only (no physical SIM card support)
  • Supported Bands: Extensive list including 5G NR, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE, UMTS/HSPA
• Location Services:
  • GPS/GNSS (Cellular models)
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • iBeacon microlocation

Security and Authentication

• Touch ID: Top button
• Uses: Unlock iPad, Secure app data, Apple Pay purchases

Battery and Power

• Battery Type: Built-in 28.93-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer
• Charging: Via USB-C power adapter or USB-C to computer

Ports and Expansion

• USB-C Port:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps)
• External Display Support:
  • One display up to 6K at 60Hz
  • Native DisplayPort over USB-C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI via adapters
  • AirPlay up to 4K

Operating System

• OS: iPadOS
• Features: Built-in apps, multitasking, Apple Intelligence integration

Accessibility

• Built-in accessibility features supporting the following to help you get the most out of your iPad:
  • Vision
  • Mobility
  • Hearing and cognitive disabilities
• Features include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Magnifier
  • Spoken Content
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Type to Siri
  • Real-Time Text
  • Audio Descriptions
  • Subtitles and Closed Captioning

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