iPad Air 13-inch M4

iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Display
Liquid Retina display with 2732-by-2048 resolution at 264 ppi
Listed with P3 colour, True Tone, full lamination, antireflective coating and 600 nits brightness
Chip and Memory
Apple M4 chip with 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU and hardware-accelerated ray tracing
12GB unified memory and 120GB/s memory bandwidth are listed
Camera System
12MP Wide rear camera with 5x digital zoom and 4K video recording
Landscape 12MP Centre Stage front camera with 1080p video recording is listed
Battery and Power
Built-in 36.59-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Source lists up to 10 hours on Wi‑Fi or video and up to 9 hours on cellular data
Connectivity
Apple N1 wireless networking chip with Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread
Wi‑Fi + Cellular models list an Apple C1X modem, 5G sub‑6 GHz, Gigabit LTE and eSIM
Storage and Accessories
Listed capacities are 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C) and Magic Keyboard
Model and Product Details
- Brand / Product: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
- Canonical model identifiers: A3461 / A3462 / A3464
- Release date: 2026-03-11
- Announcement date: 2026-03-02
- Operating system: iPadOS 26
- Launch price: US$799 for Wi‑Fi; US$949 for Wi‑Fi + Cellular
Technical Specifications
The source material lists a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the M4 chip, and 12GB unified memory as core platform details. It also lists four storage capacities and four finishes, with support for Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard.
- Display: 2732-by-2048 resolution, 264 ppi, P3 wide colour, True Tone, fully laminated, antireflective coating, 600 nits brightness.
- Chip: Apple M4 with 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and 16-core Neural Engine.
- Memory: 12GB unified memory and 120GB/s memory bandwidth.
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
- Colours: Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray.
- Accessories: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C), and Magic Keyboard are listed as supported.
Connectivity and Requirements
The provided records list Apple’s N1 wireless networking chip, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread for all models. For cellular variants, the records list Apple C1X, 5G sub‑6 GHz with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE, and eSIM.
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO and simultaneous dual band.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.
- Cellular: Apple C1X modem, 5G sub‑6 GHz, Gigabit LTE, and eSIM on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models.
- Ports: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort, and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s.
- Positioning and sensors: Digital compass, Wi‑Fi iBeacon microlocation, and GPS/GNSS on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models.
Feature System
The source bundle ties several tablet-specific features to the M4 generation, including Apple Pencil hover and Touch ID in the top button. Rear and front camera records are both detailed, and the front camera is positioned along the landscape edge.
- Touch ID: Listed in the top button for unlock, purchases and Apple Pay use in apps and on the web.
- Rear camera: 12MP Wide camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture, 5x digital zoom, panorama up to 63MP, Smart HDR 4, and 4K video recording up to 60 fps.
- Front camera: Landscape 12MP Centre Stage camera with ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1080p HD video recording, Retina Flash with True Tone, and video stabilization.
- Audio: Landscape stereo speakers and dual microphones are listed.
- Pencil features: Apple Pencil hover is listed alongside support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C).
Design and Dimensions
The support pages list the 13-inch model at 11.04 inches high, 8.46 inches wide, and 0.24 inch deep. Weight is listed as 1.36 pounds for Wi‑Fi models and 1.36 pounds for Wi‑Fi + Cellular models, with a one-gram difference between the two entries.
- Height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm)
- Width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm)
- Depth: 0.24 inch (6.1 mm)
- Weight: 1.36 pounds (616 g) for Wi‑Fi; 1.36 pounds (617 g) for Wi‑Fi + Cellular
- Finishes: Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray
In the Box
- iPad Air
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Summary
iPad Air 13-inch (M4) is listed as a 2026 Apple tablet with model identifiers A3461, A3462 and A3464. The source set supports the M4 chip, iPadOS 26, 12GB unified memory, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, USB‑C, Touch ID and Apple Pencil Pro compatibility. Launch pricing is listed in U.S. dollars, with Wi‑Fi at US$799 and Wi‑Fi + Cellular at US$949.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$799 |