Processor & Performance: Apple M4 chip (8-core CPU with 3 performance and 5 efficiency cores, 9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing). Includes a 16-core Neural Engine that is fully optimized for Apple Intelligence.
Working memory (RAM): 12 GB of integrated memory (doubled compared to the iPad entry model).
Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display (IPS LCD, resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi). The screen is fully laminated, with an anti-reflective coating and brings a brightness of 500 nits. Supports True Tone and P3 wide color rendering.
Wireless connections:
Cellular: Super reasonable 5G (Sub-6 GHz) via eSIM (no more physical SIM card lock).
Wireless: Ultravlugge Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 6.
Cameras:
- Back: 12 MP wide-angle camera (f/1.8) with Smart HDR 4 and 4K video recording.
Front: 12 MP landscape-ultra-wide angle camera with support for Center Stage (Middelpunt), ideally placed on the long side for video bubbles.
Security & Audio: Touch ID integrated in the top on/off button. Equipped with lying stereo speakers and double microphones.
Dimensions & Weight: 247,6 mm x 178,5 mm x 6,1 mm. The weight of this Cellular model is 465 grams.
Accessories and Compatibility
This iPad Air (2026) is designed to work seamlessly with Apple's latest creative and productive tools:
Apple Pencil Pro & Apple Pencil (USB-C): Supports the advanced features of the Apple Pencil Pro, including squeezing, rotation (barrel roll), haptic feedback and the handy Apple Pencil layout (hover).
Magic Keyboard: Fully compatible with floating Magic Keyboard for iPad Air for laptop-like type experience