Apple iPad (A16) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad (A16)Apple A16

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Apple M4

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Display

Apple iPad (A16)Display 11”:inch display with rounded corners, screen is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) True Tone display 500 nits brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation) The iPad display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)11” 11”:inch model is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi Wide colour (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Anti-reflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

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Battery

Apple iPad (A16)Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video; Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system; Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video; Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claims for the selected screen/connection. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2025 using pre-production iPad (A16) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or a mobile data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and mobile data network tests were conducted using dedicated web servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over mobile data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claims for the selected screen/connection. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using pre-production iPad Air 11‑inch (M4) and iPad Air 13‑inch (M4) units. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or mobile data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and mobile data network tested by browsing 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over mobile data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Connections

Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications

Apple iPad (A16)Wi-Fi + Cellular; Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.3; 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); Data only; Wi‑Fi calling; eSIM

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Wi-Fi; Apple N1 wireless networking chip; Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 6; Thread networking technology

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · Only applicable source groups retained. Manufacturer hardware model from this SKU's energy compliance key: A3355. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit , LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular . Data plan sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular mobile network technology. Check with your network provider for compatibility and data plan availability. For Model A3355, see your provider for details. Not available in China mainland.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · Only applicable source groups retained. Manufacturer hardware model from this SKU's energy compliance key: A3459. Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Data plan required for cellular connections. 5G, Gigabit LTE, and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular . Data plan sold separately. The model you purchase is conﬁgured to work with a particular mobile network technology. Check with your network provider for compatibility and data plan availability. Not all network providers support eSIM. See your provider for more details. For Models A3463 and A3464, contact China Unicom for more details.

Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

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Rear camera

Apple iPad (A16)12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Autofocus with Focus Pixels Panorama (up to 63MP) Smart HDR 4 Photo geotagging Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover Autofocus with Focus Pixels Smart HDR 4 Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Photo geotagging Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Compatible Apple Pencil models

Apple iPad (A16)Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C); Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Supports Apple Pencil Pro; Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · Apple Pencil is a separately sold accessory; compatibility does not imply it is included.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · Apple Pencil is a separately sold accessory; compatibility does not imply it is included.

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Depth

Apple iPad (A16)7 mm

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)6.1 mm

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

External display support

Apple iPad (A16)Supports full native resolution on the built‑in display at millions of colours Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz Digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colours Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Front camera

Apple iPad (A16)Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera ƒ/2.4 aperture Smart HDR 4 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p) Lens correction Retina Flash Auto image stabilisation Burst mode

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera ƒ/2.0 aperture Smart HDR 4 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p) Wide colour capture for Photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash with True Tone Auto image stabilisation Burst mode

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Connections

Apple iPad (A16)USB-C port with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 2.0 (up to 480Mb/s)

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)USB‑C port with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Processor and graphics configuration

Apple iPad (A16)A16 chip 5-core CPU 4-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Apple M4 chip 8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores 9-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16‑core Neural Engine 120GB/s memory bandwidth 12GB unified memory Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW Video decode engine Video encode engine ProRes encode and decode engine AV1 decode

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section.

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Dimensions

Apple iPad (A16)Height: 248.6 mm; Width: 179.5 mm; Depth: 7 mm

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Height: 247.6 mm; Width: 178.5 mm; Depth: 6.1 mm

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (3)

Weight

Apple iPad (A16)481 g

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)464 g

Sources

Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification · UK MD7H4KN/A · Yellow · 128GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · UK MH304KN/A · Space Grey · 128GB · Wi-Fi. Size and weight vary by conﬁguration and manufacturing process.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Height

Apple iPad (A16)248.6 mm

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)247.6 mm

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Width

Apple iPad (A16)179.5 mm

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)178.5 mm

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (2)

Memory

Apple iPad (A16)128GB storage; RAM not listed by the manufacturer

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)128GB storage; 12 GB RAM

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Apple iPad (A16)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification

Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

RAM

Apple iPad (A16)Not verified

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)12 GB

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Apple iPad (A16)

Not listed for this configuration in the manufacturer's cited specifications. · Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section.

Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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Apple iPad (A16)

What it brings

Apple identifies this exact configuration as MD7H4KN/A with 128GB storage.
Manufacturer source
The technical source names the Apple A16 chipset.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Battery life and display figures are manufacturer claims with their original conditions. Accessories, retailer stock and unlisted capabilities are not established by these specifications.
Manufacturer source

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

What it brings

Apple identifies this exact configuration as MH304KN/A with 128GB storage.
Manufacturer source
The technical source names the Apple M4 chipset.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Battery life and display figures are manufacturer claims with their original conditions. Accessories, retailer stock and unlisted capabilities are not established by these specifications.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Apple iPad (A16) and Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
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DisplayDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Display 11”:inch display with rounded corners, screen is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) True Tone display 500 nits brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation) The iPad display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter.	11” 11”:inch model is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi Wide colour (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Anti-reflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Native display resolution Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	2360 × 1640	2360 × 1640
Screen size Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer standard-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer standard-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	10.86 in	10.86 in

ChipsetDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Apple A16	Apple M4
Processor and graphics configurationDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	A16 chip 5-core CPU 4-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine	Apple M4 chip 8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores 9-core GPU Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16‑core Neural Engine 120GB/s memory bandwidth 12GB unified memory Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW Video decode engine Video encode engine ProRes encode and decode engine AV1 decode
Memory Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	128GB storage; RAM not listed by the manufacturer	128GB storage; 12 GB RAM
Storage Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Decimal GB; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted capacity and available space are lower. Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · Decimal GB; TB converted at 1,000 GB per TB. Formatted capacity and available space are lower. Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Sources Apple iPad (A16) Not listed for this configuration in the manufacturer's cited specifications. · Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · All configurations in this technical section. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	12 GB

BatteryDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claims for the selected screen/connection. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2025 using pre-production iPad (A16) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or a mobile data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and mobile data network tests were conducted using dedicated web servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over mobile data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer claims for the selected screen/connection. Testing conducted by Apple in January and February 2026 using pre-production iPad Air 11‑inch (M4) and iPad Air 13‑inch (M4) units. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or mobile data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE and 5G networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Internet over Wi‑Fi and mobile data network tested by browsing 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over mobile data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video; Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system; Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a mobile data network	Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery; Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video; Charging via power adapter or USB‑C to computer system

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Only applicable source groups retained. Manufacturer hardware model from this SKU's energy compliance key: A3355. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit , LTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular . Data plan sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular mobile network technology. Check with your network provider for compatibility and data plan availability. For Model A3355, see your provider for details. Not available in China mainland. Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · Only applicable source groups retained. Manufacturer hardware model from this SKU's energy compliance key: A3459. Wi‑Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. Data plan required for cellular connections. 5G, Gigabit LTE, and Wi‑Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/ipad/cellular . Data plan sold separately. The model you purchase is conﬁgured to work with a particular mobile network technology. Check with your network provider for compatibility and data plan availability. Not all network providers support eSIM. See your provider for more details. For Models A3463 and A3464, contact China Unicom for more details. Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Wi-Fi + Cellular; Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 5.3; 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); Data only; Wi‑Fi calling; eSIM	Wi-Fi; Apple N1 wireless networking chip; Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO; Simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 6; Thread networking technology
ConnectionsDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	USB-C port with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 2.0 (up to 480Mb/s)	USB‑C port with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)

Rear cameraDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Autofocus with Focus Pixels Panorama (up to 63MP) Smart HDR 4 Photo geotagging Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG	12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Panorama (up to 63MP) Sapphire crystal lens cover Autofocus with Focus Pixels Smart HDR 4 Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Photo geotagging Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
Front cameraDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera ƒ/2.4 aperture Smart HDR 4 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p) Lens correction Retina Flash Auto image stabilisation Burst mode	Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera ƒ/2.0 aperture Smart HDR 4 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p) Wide colour capture for Photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash with True Tone Auto image stabilisation Burst mode
Speakers Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Landscape stereo speakers	Landscape stereo speakers
Microphones Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Dual microphones for calls, video recording and audio recording	Dual microphones for calls, video recording and audio recording

HeightDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	248.6 mm	247.6 mm
WidthDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	179.5 mm	178.5 mm
DepthDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	7 mm	6.1 mm
DimensionsDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Height: 248.6 mm; Width: 179.5 mm; Depth: 7 mm	Height: 247.6 mm; Width: 178.5 mm; Depth: 6.1 mm
WeightDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · UK MD7H4KN/A · Yellow · 128GB · Wi-Fi + Cellular. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · UK MH304KN/A · Space Grey · 128GB · Wi-Fi. Size and weight vary by conﬁguration and manufacturing process. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	481 g	464 g
ColourDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — exact MD7H4KN/A configuration Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — exact MH304KN/A configuration	Yellow	Space Grey

External display supportDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Supports full native resolution on the built‑in display at millions of colours Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz Digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)	Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colours Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Operating system Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · The named operating system comes from the manufacturer's section heading. An exact installed version is unspecified unless that heading lists it. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · The named operating system comes from the manufacturer's section heading. An exact installed version is unspecified unless that heading lists it. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	iPadOS	iPadOS
Compatible Apple Pencil modelsDifferent Sources Apple iPad (A16) Manufacturer specification · Apple Pencil is a separately sold accessory; compatibility does not imply it is included. Apple UK — iPad (A16) technical specifications Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Manufacturer specification · Apple Pencil is a separately sold accessory; compatibility does not imply it is included. Apple UK — iPad Air 11-inch (M4) technical specifications	Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C); Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)	Supports Apple Pencil Pro; Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C)

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Screen diagonal: 10.86 in
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Display: 11” 11”:inch model is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi Wide colour (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Anti-reflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Screen diagonal: 10.86 in
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Display: 11” 11”:inch model is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi Wide colour (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Anti-reflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Screen diagonal: 10.86 in
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Display: 11” 11”:inch model is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi Wide colour (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Anti-reflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 11‑inch iPad Air is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

Apple iPad (A16)

Screen diagonal: 10.86 in
Storage capacity: 128 GB
Display: Display 11”:inch display with rounded corners, screen is 10.86 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology 2360x1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) True Tone display 500 nits brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation) The iPad display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter.