Apple iPad Air 13 (M3) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)

Two tablets compared spec by spec. They differ on 5 of 9 specs.

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Key differences

  • Choose the Apple iPad Air 13 (M3) for the bigger battery.
  • Choose the Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5) for the smoother, higher refresh-rate display, more storage and more RAM.
Measurable differences between Apple iPad Air 13 (M3) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13 (M3)Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Storage128 GB256 GB
RAM8 GB12 GB
Battery9,705 mAh8,160 mAh
Screen size13"11"

Highlighted values are better on paper. Screen size is left unmarked: bigger is not better for everyone.

Full specifications

Full specifications of Apple iPad Air 13 (M3) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)
SpecificationApple iPad Air 13 (M3)Apple iPad Pro 11 (M5)
Display13" Liquid Retina, 60Hz11" Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 120Hz
ProcessorApple M3Apple M5
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
Rear Camera12MP12MP
Battery9,705 mAh8,160 mAh
OSiPadOS 26iPadOS 26
StylusYes — Apple Pencil ProYes — Apple Pencil Pro
NetworkWi-FiWi-Fi

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