iPad Air 11-inch M4

iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Display
11-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360-by-1640 resolution at 264 ppi
P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination, antireflective coating, and 500 nits brightness are listed
Platform
Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
12GB unified memory and hardware-accelerated ray tracing are listed
Camera System
12MP Center Stage front camera and 12MP Wide rear camera are listed
The rear camera entries include 4K video recording and Smart HDR 4
Battery and Charging
Built-in 28.93-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery is listed
Up to 10 hours of web use or video playback on Wi-Fi, and up to 9 hours on cellular models
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, USB-C, and eSIM-only cellular support are listed
Wi‑Fi + Cellular models list 5G sub‑6 GHz and Gigabit LTE support
Memory and Accessories
12GB unified memory and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB are listed
Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C), and Magic Keyboard support are listed
Model and Product Details
- Brand / Product: Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
- Model identifiers: A3459 / A3460 / A3463
- Release date: 2026-03-11
- Announcement / preorder date: 2026-03-04
- Operating system: iPadOS 26
- Launch price: US$599 (Wi‑Fi) / US$749 (Wi‑Fi + Cellular)
Technical Specifications
The provided records describe the 11-inch model as a tablet with an M4 platform, 12GB unified memory, and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage options. Apple also lists 30% recycled content by weight and 100% fibre-based packaging, along with 40% renewable electricity used in manufacturing.
- Chipset: Apple M4 chip.
- Memory: 12GB unified memory.
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
- Operating system: iPadOS 26.
- Materials: 100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure, 100% recycled cobalt in the battery, and 100% fibre-based packaging are listed.
Connectivity and Requirements
The connectivity set centres on Apple’s N1 wireless networking chip, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Wi‑Fi + Cellular models add the C1X cellular modem, 5G sub‑6 GHz with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, GPS/GNSS, and eSIM-only support.
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO and simultaneous dual band.
- Short-range: Bluetooth 6 and Thread networking technology.
- Cellular: Apple C1X modem, 5G sub‑6 GHz, and Gigabit LTE are listed for cellular models.
- SIM: eSIM only; no physical SIM card tray is listed.
- Ports: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort, and USB 3 support up to 10Gb/s.
Feature System and Accessories
Apple lists a 12MP Center Stage front camera, a 12MP Wide rear camera, stereo speakers, and dual microphones. The product also supports Apple Intelligence, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C), and Magic Keyboard for iPad Air.
- Camera system: 12MP Center Stage front camera and 12MP Wide rear camera.
- Audio: Landscape stereo speakers and dual microphones are listed.
- Input: Touch ID in the top button is listed.
- Accessories: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C), and Magic Keyboard support are listed.
- External display: One external display up to 6K at 60Hz is listed.
Design and Dimensions
The provided records list a 9.74-inch height, 7.02-inch width, and 0.24-inch depth for both variants. Weight is listed at 1.02 pounds for Wi‑Fi models and 1.03 pounds for Wi‑Fi + Cellular models.
- Height: 9.74 inches (247.6 mm)
- Width: 7.02 inches (178.5 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.02 pounds (464 grams) for Wi‑Fi models; 1.03 pounds (465 grams) for Wi‑Fi + Cellular models
In the Box
The source lists the following items in the box:
- iPad Air
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
iPad Air 11-inch (M4) - Summary
The provided records place the iPad Air 11-inch (M4) in Apple’s 2026 tablet lineup with the M4 chip, 12GB unified memory, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and eSIM-only cellular support. The 11-inch Liquid Retina display is listed with 2360-by-1640 resolution, and the camera and audio set includes 12MP front and rear cameras, stereo speakers, and dual microphones.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$599 |