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43 facts in comparison

Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) vs Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

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91Points
91Points

Why is Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) better than Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)?

  • 2 g less Weight ?462 g vs 464 g
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Productivity & connectivity
Your ranking
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)Your pick91
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)Your pick93

Score breakdown

Design
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)100
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)43
Display
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)100
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Performance
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)50
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Battery
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)100
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Cameras
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)100
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Productivity & connectivity
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)100
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)100
Sensors
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)0
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)0

Design

Weight ?
462 g
464 g

A lighter tablet is more comfortable to hold.

Thickness ?
6.1 mm
6.1 mm

A thinner tablet is easier to carry.

Build material ?
Glass front
Glass front

The frame and back materials of the device.

Biometric unlock ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Unlock with a fingerprint or face scan.

Colors ?
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue
Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

The colour options the tablet is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
11 "
11 "

A larger screen is better for media and productivity.

Resolution ?
2,360 px
2,360 px

The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.

Pixel density ?
264 ppi
264 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Peak brightness ?
500 nits
500 nits

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in bright light.

Panel type ?
Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Liquid Retina IPS LCD

The underlying panel technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).

OLED display ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

Laminated display ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A laminated screen reduces glare and stylus parallax.

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Performance

Chipset ?
Apple M2
Apple M4

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

RAM ?
8 GB
12 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
128 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, media and files.

Storage type ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
7,606 mAh
7,606 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Battery life ?
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2024))
? Unknown (Apple iPad Air 11 (2026))

Estimated hours of mixed use on a charge.

Wired charging ?
28.93 W
28.93 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster.

USB-C ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

Battery type ?
Li-Po
Li-Po

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Cameras

Rear camera ?
12 MP
12 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Front camera ?
12 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves video calls.

Records 4K video ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Captures high-resolution 4K footage.

Front camera aperture ?
2 f/
2 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for video calls.

Productivity & connectivity

Stylus support ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Works with an active stylus for notes and drawing.

Keyboard support ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Pairs with a dedicated keyboard accessory.

5G support ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Connects to fast 5G mobile networks on the go.

Wi-Fi standard ?
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.

Stereo speakers ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Multiple speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

Bluetooth version ?
5.3
6

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Enables contactless pairing and payments.

Operating system ?
iPadOS 17.4
iPadOS 26.3

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate.

Gyroscope ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

Senses rotation for gaming and photography.

Compass ?
Apple iPad Air 11 (2024)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

The bottom line

The Apple iPad Air 11 (2024) and the Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) are neck and neck, both scoring around 91 on our VS Score. It leads on Design. The Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) answers back with stronger Performance. With so little between them, your choice comes down to which strengths matter most to you.

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