Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)

Apple iPad Air 11
  • Display: 11" IPS LCD - 1640x2360 pixels
  • Chip: Apple M4 (iPad)
  • Camera: 1 (12MP)
  • Battery: 7606 mAh
  • OS: iPadOS 26.3 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 26.5)
  • Weight: 464 g

Versions

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

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD
Size 11 in
Resolution 1640x2360 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2
Pixel density 264 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 500 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 81.5 %
Features DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
514 nits
sRGB gamut99.6 %
Response time22 ms
Contrast1140:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 247.6 mm (9.75 in)
Width 178.5 mm (7.03 in)
Thickness 6.1 mm (0.24 in)
Weight 464 g (16.37 oz)
Area 442 cm² (68.51 in²)
Water resistance No
Back panel Metal
Frame Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes, In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
81.5 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple M4 (iPad)
Max Frequency 4410 MHz
CPU Cores 10 (4 + 6)
Architecture 6/2.85 ()
Process TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
3717
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
13294
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)3717
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13294
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
3116013
CPU915032
GPU1135331
Memory349968
UX715682
NanoReview Score3116013
3DMark Wild Life

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 12 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5
Channels 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB
Storage TypeNVMe
Memory CardNo

Software

OS iPadOS 26.3 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 26.5)
OS Size 38 GB

Battery

Volume 7606 mAh
Max Charging Power 20 W
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 60 min)
Full Charge Time 2:16 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom Digital
Flash No
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix12 MP
Aperturef/1.8
Pixel size1.22 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

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

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 6.0
Bluetooth features LE
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM TypeeSIM
eSIM Support *Yes
Hybrid SlotNo
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48/B66/B71)
5G SupportYes

Sound

3.5 mm Jack No
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple iPad Air 11" (8th Gen, 2026)
82 dB

Other

Class Flagship
Announced March, 2026 yr
Release Date March, 2026 yr
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes, 20 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

4 out 5 Points (9 Votes)

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