Home Tablet comparison Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025) - Which is better?

Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) vs Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)

85 out 100
Apple IPad Air 13
VS
94 out 100
Apple iPad Pro 11
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) Manufactured in May, 2024, with display 13 with chipsetApple M2 (iPad), vs Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025), Manufactured in October, 2025with chipsetApple M5 (iPad). Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
  • Larger display: 13in
  • Higher battery capacity: 10340mAh vs 8160mAh
  • Includes charger
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
  • Higher pixel density: 267ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 444g vs 617g
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 6.0 vs 5.3
  • Supports newer USB: 4.0 vs 3.1

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 8/1024 GB		 - 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB
- 16/1024 GB
- 16/2048 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Tablets:
IPad Air 13" (2024)
vs
iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD OLED
Size 13 in 11 in
Resolution 2048x2732 pixels 1668x2420 pixels
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Pixel density 264 ppi 267 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (10-120 Hz)
Max brightness 600 nits 1000 nits
HDR support No Yes, Dolby Vision
Screen-to-body ratio 86.8 % 81.3 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
591 nits
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a
sRGB gamut99.7 %n/a
Response time45 msn/a
Contrast1018:1n/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 280.6 mm (11.05 in) 249.7 mm (9.83 in)
Width 214.9 mm (8.46 in) 177.5 mm (6.99 in)
Thickness 6.1 mm (0.24 in) 5.3 mm (0.21 in)
Weight 617 g (21.76 oz) 444 g (15.66 oz)
Area 603 cm² (93.47 in²) 443 cm² (68.67 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple		 - Black
- Silver
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
86.8 %
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
81.3 %

Performance

Testing Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) and Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple M2 (iPad) Apple M5 (iPad)
Max Frequency 3490 MHz 4600 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 10 (4 + 6)
Architecture - 4/2.42 (Blizzard)
- 4/3.49 (Avalanche)		 6/2.95 ()
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 5 nm 3 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
Graphics Apple M2 GPU Apple M5 GPU
GPU Cores 1024 1280
GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 2005 MHz
FLOPS 2918 GFLOPS 5133 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
2585
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
4110
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
10090
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
15367
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)25854110
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1009015367
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
2162189
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a
CPU5418211228712
GPU9002441078476
Memory360102420664
UX360022407820
NanoReview Score2162189n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 12 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5X
Memory Frequency 6400 MHz n/a
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB256 GB
Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS iPadOS 17.5 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.5) iPadOS 26
OS Size 13 GB n/a

Battery

Volume 10340 mAh 8160 mAh
Max Charging Power 30 W 30 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes Yes (42% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:30 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
32:34
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a
Web Browsing12:05 hn/a
Video Playback16:48 hn/a
Games08:10 hn/a
Standby Mode179 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash No Quad LED
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 12 MP
Depth
Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Pixel size1.22 μm1.22 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Matrix 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Aperture f/2.4 f/2.4
Sensor CMOS n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 6.0
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 4.0
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes Yes
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*n/a1
SIM TypeeSIMNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers n/a 4.0
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
80.1 dB
Apple iPad Pro 11" (6th Gen, 2025)
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Flagship
Announced May, 2024 yr October, 2025 yr
Release Date May, 2024 yr October, 2025 yr
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Face Sensor
Charger Included Yes 20 W n/a
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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