The Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Apple M4 that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, backed by a large 9,705 mAh battery for multi-day use (2026).
2026 · Mid-range · iPadOS 26.3
Overall
A
Performance
A+
Display
C+
Battery
A
Camera
C
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size13" · 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.24 in)
ChipsetApple M4
RAM12GB
Storage128GB | 1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera12 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 9,705 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Flagship-grade Apple M4 — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓13" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Heavy at 616g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2026, March 02
Also Known As
Also known as Apple iPad Air 13‑inch (M4)Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A3462 (Global); A3464 (Global, China)Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A3461
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Apple M4
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
