APPLEiPad Air 13-inch(M4)

Midrange Tablet

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4): Specs, Key Features & Rivals

  • Brightest screen in class
  • Biggest battery in class

Made by Apple, the iPad Air M4 13-inch competes in the midrange tablet category. If you compare it with the other midrange tablets we cover, the iPad Air M4 13-inch Has the brightest screen. The main competition for the iPad Air M4 13-inch comes from Galaxy Tab S11, iPad Air M4 and iPad Air M3.

  • Screen size13 in
  • ChipM4
  • RAM12 GB
  • Base storage128 GB
  • Rated battery life10 h
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Key Specifications

Display
Display: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Screen size 13 in
Panel type Liquid Retina (LCD)
Resolution 2732 x 2048
Pixel density 264 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Peak brightness (SDR) 600 nits
Fully laminated display Yes
Performance
Performance: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Chip M4
CPU cores 8
GPU cores 9
Memory & Storage
Memory & Storage: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
RAM 12 GB
Base storage 128 GB
Max storage 1 TB
Accessories & Productivity
Accessories & Productivity: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Stylus support Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Keyboard accessory Magic Keyboard for iPad Air
Cameras
Cameras: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Rear camera 12 MP
Front camera 12 MP
Front camera position Landscape edge
Battery & Connectivity
Battery & Connectivity: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Battery 36.6 Wh
Rated battery lifeManufacturer rating 10 h
Port USB-C
Cellular option Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7
Design & Build
Design & Build: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Height 11.05 in
Width 8.46 in
Thickness 0.24 in
Price
Price: Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Launch price $799

How It Stacks Up in the Midrange Tablet Class

Measured on refresh rate, the iPad Air M4 13-inch sits 13% under the average for similar models. Measured on ram, the iPad Air M4 13-inch sits 9.1% over the average for similar models. Measured on rated battery life, the iPad Air M4 13-inch is about average for similar models.

Refresh rate

60 Hz · class avg 68 Hz

RAM

12 GB · class avg 11 GB

Rated battery life

10 h · class avg 10 h

Peak brightness (SDR)

600 nits · class avg 517 nits

CPU cores

8 · class avg 8

GPU cores

9 · class avg 8

Base storage

128 GB · class avg 98 GB

Battery

36.6 Wh · class avg 29.7 Wh
iPad Air M4 13-inchClass average

Compare iPad Air M4 13-inch With Its Rivals

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the iPad Air M4 13-inch released?

The iPad Air M4 13-inch has an official release date of March 2026.

How much did the iPad Air M4 13-inch cost at launch?

The iPad Air M4 13-inch started at $799 at launch. That figure is as of March 2026, and retail prices may have changed since.

What are the main alternatives to the iPad Air M4 13-inch?

In its class, the iPad Air M4 13-inch competes most directly with Galaxy Tab S11, iPad Air M4, iPad Air M3 and iPad Air M2.

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