Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
11" Liquid Retina IPS
2360 x 1640 (264 ppi)
True Tone / 500 nits
Apple M3
8-core CPU / 9-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine / 8GB RAM
12MP Wide + 12MP Centre Stage
Rear 4K up to 60 fps
Front landscape camera with Centre Stage
28.93Wh 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 11-inch (M3)
- Release Year (target raw bundle): 2025
- Model Numbers: A3266 (Wi-Fi), A3267 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), A3270 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, mainland China only)
- Launch Price (MSRP): $599 (Wi-Fi), $749 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Regional Model Mapping
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) target variant | Model | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi model | A3266 | Wi-Fi hardware variant |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular model | A3267 | Cellular-capable hardware variant |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular China model | A3270 | mainland China hardware variant |
The target raw bundle lists these model identifiers and US starting price tiers for this page target.
Body & Build
- Dimensions: 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm
- Weight (Wi-Fi): 460 g
- Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 460 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
- Component materials: 100% recycled copper, gold, rare earth elements, and tin (source-listed)
- Packaging claim: 100% fibre-based, plastic-free packaging (source-listed)
Display System
- Type: Liquid Retina display
- Panel technology: LED backlit Multi-Touch with IPS technology
- Size: 11-inch (10.86 inches diagonally)
- Resolution: 2360 x 1640 at 264 ppi
- Brightness: 500 nits
- Colour & tone: Wide colour (P3), True Tone
- Coating: Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic, fully laminated, antireflective coating
- Pencil support: Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover
The target raw bundle consistently lists the 10.86-inch diagonal measurement and 264 ppi panel class.
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 Ultra Wide / Centre Stage camera: f/2.0 aperture
- Centre 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
Numbered OS claims are excluded from core sections.
Key Features & Accessories
- Apple Intelligence: Personal intelligence features are listed across target raw records
- Camera framing: Centre Stage for landscape front camera
- Productivity features: Stage Manager, Live Text, and Visual Look Up 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 large glass trackpad
- External display path: USB-C supports DisplayPort and external display up to 6K at 60Hz
Battery & Charging
- Battery capacity: Built-in 28.93-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 11-inch (M3) - Summary
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) with model identifiers A3266 / A3267 / A3270 is listed in the provided target raw bundle with Wi-Fi launch pricing from $599 and Wi-Fi + Cellular launch pricing from $749. Core listed specifications include an 11-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), Apple M3 with 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU, and Wi-Fi 6E with optional 5G cellular.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$599 |