Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
13" Liquid Retina IPS
2732 x 2048 (264 ppi)
True Tone / 600 nits
Apple M3
8-core CPU / 9-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine / 8GB RAM
12MP Wide + 12MP Center Stage
Rear 4K up to 60 fps
Front landscape camera with Center Stage
36.59Wh Battery
Up to 10h (Wi-Fi) / 9h (Cellular)
USB-C charging
Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.3 / 5G
USB-C with USB 3 up to 10Gb/s
eSIM-only on cellular models
128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Timeline & Release Details
- Object classification: Tablet / Mobile Computer
- Release Generation Label: iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
- Release Year (target raw bundle): 2025
- Model Numbers (source-listed): A3268, A3269, A3271; one source also references A3267/A3269 for cellular mapping
- Launch Price (RRP, Wi-Fi): $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1,099 (512GB), $1,299 (1TB)
Regional Model Mapping
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3) source listing | Model | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Key product details | A3268 | Listed as Wi-Fi |
| Key product details | A3269 | Listed as Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Key product details | A3271 | Listed as Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland) |
| Cellular table reference | A3267 / A3269 | Listed as cellular models in one source |
Sources list these model identifiers with a cellular mapping conflict.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm
- Weight (Wi-Fi): 616 g
- Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 617 g
- Water & Dust Resistance: Not listed in the provided target raw bundle
Materials:
- Enclosure: 100% recycled aluminium enclosure
- Colour options: Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey
- Cover glass: Includes recycled glass content (source-listed)
Sustainability:
- Overall recycled content: 30% recycled material by weight
- Battery materials: 100% recycled cobalt, 95% (or over 95%) recycled lithium
- Magnets and circuit materials: 100% recycled rare earth elements, gold, copper, and tin (source-listed)
- Packaging claim: 100% fibre-based packaging
Display System
- Type: Liquid Retina display
- Panel technology: LED backlit Multi-Touch with IPS technology
- Size: 13-inch (12.9 inches diagonally)
- Resolution: 2732 x 2048 at 264 ppi
- Brightness: 600 nits
- Colour & tone: Wide colour (P3), True Tone
- Coating: Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic, fully laminated, anti-reflective coating
- Pencil support: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover
The target raw bundle lists 13-inch naming with a 12.9-inch diagonal viewing note.
Camera System
Rear Camera:
- 12 MP Wide: f/1.8 aperture
- Digital zoom: Up to 5x
- Features: Smart HDR 4, panorama up to 63MP, autofocus with Focus Pixels
Front Camera:
- Landscape 12 MP Center Stage camera: f/2.0 aperture
- Center Stage: Supported
- Front video: 1080p HD at 25/30/60 fps
Video Features:
- 4K recording: 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps
- 1080p recording: 25, 30, or 60 fps
- 720p recording: 30 fps
- Slo-mo: 1080p at 120 or 240 fps
- Stabilisation: Cinematic video stabilisation and time-lapse with stabilisation
Platform & Software
- Chipset: Apple M3 chip
- CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency)
- GPU: 9-core with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Neural Engine: 16-core
- RAM: 8GB
- Media engine: HEVC (8K), H.264 (4K), ProRes, ProRes RAW; video decode/encode engines; ProRes encode/decode; AV1 decode
- Operating System: iPadOS
- Input & security: Top button with Touch ID
Operating-system labels differ by source (
iPadOSandiPadOS 26).
Key Features & Accessories
- Apple Intelligence: Personal intelligence features are listed across target raw records
- Camera framing: Center Stage for landscape front camera
- Productivity features: Stage Manager and Math Notes are listed in the target raw bundle
- Apple Pencil support: Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Keyboard support: Magic Keyboard for iPad Air with 14-key function row and larger glass trackpad
- External display path: USB-C supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz
Battery & Charging
- Battery capacity: Built-in 36.59-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer
- Web/Video (Wi-Fi): Up to 10 hours
- Web use (Cellular): Up to 9 hours
- Charging path: USB-C power adapter or USB-C to computer system
- Port capability: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort, and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s
Connectivity & Sensors
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- Cellular (optional): 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
- SIM profile: eSIM only (no physical SIM slot)
- Port: USB-C
- Sensors: Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) - Summary
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3) is listed in the provided raw bundle with Wi-Fi launch pricing tiers from $799 to $1,299. Listed specifications include a 13-inch Liquid Retina display (2732 x 2048), Apple M3 with 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, and Wi-Fi 6E with optional 5G cellular. Model mapping and OS labels vary by source.
| Launch Price (RRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |