Compare Apple iPad Air 13 (2026)
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| Dimensions: | 280,6 x 214,9 x 6,1 mm | 300,6 x 194,7 x 6 mm | 290,91 x 188,3 x 8,52 mm | 280,6 x 214,9 x 6,1 mm | |
| Weight: | 617 gr | 664 gr | 640 gr | 616 gr | |
| Stand-by time: | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | |
| Call time: | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | dependent on usage | |
| Announced: | 2 march 2026 | 2 april 2025 | 7 january 2025 | 2 march 2026 | |
Controls | |||||
| Fingerprint recognition: | |||||
| Stylus: | |||||
| Touchscreen: | Multi-touch, capacitive | Multi-touch, capacitive | Multi-touch, capacitive | Multi-touch, capacitive | |
| Voice command: | |||||
| Directional key: | |||||
| Facial unlock: | |||||
Operating system | |||||
| iPadOS: | 26 | 26 | |||
| Android: | 15 | 14 | |||
| OS upgrades: | 7 | ||||
| Security updates (years): | 7 | ||||
Display | |||||
| Colour display: | Adjustable display brightness, 16.777.216 colours (24 bits), Liquid Retina, DCI-P3 | Adjustable display brightness, 16.777.216 colours (24 bits), TFT | Adjustable display brightness, 16.777.216 colours (24 bits), TFT | Adjustable display brightness, 16.777.216 colours (24 bits), Liquid Retina, DCI-P3 | |
| Peak brightness: | 600 nits | 900 nits | 600 nits | ||
| Resolution: | 2732 x 2048 pixels | 2880 x 1800 pixels | 2944 x 1840 pixels | 2732 x 2048 pixels | |
| Size: | 13 inch | 13.1 inch | 12.7 inch | 13 inch | |
| Aspect ratio: | 4:3 | 14.4:9 | 4:3 | ||
| Pixels Per Inch (PPI): | 263 | 259 | 273 | 263 | |
| Screen-to-body ratio: | 86.8% | 85% | 85.4% | 86.8% | |
| Refresh rate: | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |||
Cameras | |||||
| Front camera: | Autofocus | ||||
| Aperture: | f/2.0 | f/2.0 | |||
| Resolution: | 12 MP | 12 MP | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Video resolution: | FHD @ 60 / 30 / 25 fps | FHD @ 60 / 30 / 25 fps | |||
| Angle of view (AOV): | 101° | ||||
| Main camera: | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | |
| Aperture: | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | |||
| Resolution: | 12 MP | 13 MP | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Rear camera system: | Gezichtsherkenning, panoramamodus, slowmotion video-opname | Dubbele camera | Gezichtsherkenning, panoramamodus, slowmotion video-opname | ||
| Slow-motion video resolution: | FHD @ 240 / 120 fps | FHD @ 240 / 120 fps | |||
| Video resolution: | 4K @ 60 / 30 / 25 / 24 fps | 4K | 4K @ 60 / 30 / 25 / 24 fps | ||
| Flash rear: | |||||
Hardware | |||||
| Processor: | Apple M4, octa core | Samsung Exynos 1580, octa core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, octa core | Apple M4, octa core | |
| Clock Frequency: | 1.9 GHz + 2.6 GHz + 2.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz | |||
| Haptic feedback: | |||||
Materials | |||||
| Dirt and waterproof: | IP42 | IP68 | IP52 | IP42 | |
Telephony | |||||
| eSIM: | |||||
| Videoconferencing: | |||||
Data network | |||||
| 4G (LTE): | Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 | ||||
| 5G: | 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 | ||||
Personalisation | |||||
| Multiple homescreens: | |||||
| Widgets: | |||||
Available applications | |||||
| eReader function: | ePUB support, PDF support, TXT support | ePUB support, PDF support, TXT support | |||
| Video codec support: | H.264 | MPEG-4 | H.264 | ||
| Photo album: | |||||
| Video file support: | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM | ||||
Messaging | |||||
| E-mail: | POP3, SMTP, IMAP4 | POP3, SMTP, IMAP4 | |||
Internet | |||||
| Internet browser: | Safari browser | Google Chrome | Google Chrome | Safari browser | |
| YouTube support: | |||||
Navigation | |||||
| A-GPS: | |||||
| Build-in navigation system: | Apple Maps | Google Maps, Google Maps Navigation | Google Maps, Google Maps Navigation | Apple Maps | |
| Digital Compass: | |||||
| GLONASS: | |||||
| Beidou: | |||||
| Galileo: | |||||
| GPS receiver: | |||||
| Quasi-Zenith (QZSS): | |||||
Audio | |||||
| Built-in speakers: | |||||
| Dolby Atmos: | |||||
| Microphone: | |||||
| Stereo speakers: | |||||
| Audio codec support: | AAC, AMR, FLAC, IMY, MIDI, Mobile XMF, MP3 VBR, OGG Vorbis, OTA, RTTL/RTX | AAC, aptX, LDAC, MIDI, MP3 VBR, SBC | |||
| Audio file support: | 3GA, AWB, M4A, MP3, WAV | ||||
| Polyphonic ringtones: | |||||
Build-in memory | |||||
| Internal memory: | LPDDR5X | ||||
| Storage: | 1 TB + 128 GB + 256 GB + 512 GB | 128 GB + 256 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB + 128 GB + 256 GB + 512 GB | |
| Size (RAM): | 12 GB + 8 GB | 16 GB | |||
| Memory card slot: | MicroSDXC memory card | ||||
Connections | |||||
| Pogo pin: | |||||
| USB: | v3.1, Type-C | v2.0, Type-C | Type-C | v3.1, Type-C | |
Connectivity | |||||
| Bluetooth: | v6.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | v5.3, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device Identification Profile (DI), Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), HID Over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push profile (OPP), Personal Area Network Profile (PAN), Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) | v5.4, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | v6.0, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Tethering: | |||||
| Thread-radio: | |||||
| Video Out: | Via USB | Via USB | |||
| Wireless Lan (WLAN/Wi-Fi): | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi Direct support | Wi-Fi 7, WiFi Direct support | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Synchronisation: | |||||
AI (Artificial intelligence) | |||||
| Apple Intelligence: | |||||
| Galaxy AI: | |||||
| Google Gemini: | |||||
Power supply | |||||
| Battery: | Li-ion, Energielabel G | Li-ion, Energielabel F | Li-ion, Energielabel G | ||
| Battery life (in cycles): | 1000x | 1000x | 1000x | ||
| Battery life (per cycle): | 72h 0min | 123h 10min | 72h 0min | ||
| Capacity: | 10090 mAh | 10200 mAh | |||
| EPREL registration number: | 2230405 | ||||
| Fast charging: | 45 Watt | 45 Watt | |||
Sensors | |||||
| Active Digitizer: | |||||
| Ambient light sensor: | |||||
| Barometer: | |||||
| Gesture recognition: | |||||
| Gyroscope: | |||||
| Proximity sensor: | |||||
Contents of the package | |||||
| Charging cable: | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| Quick start guide: | |||||
| Warranty card: | |||||
User interface | |||||
| One UI: | |||||
Personal Information | |||||
| Agenda: | |||||
| Alarm clock: | |||||
| Calculator: | |||||
| Contact list: | |||||
| Date and time notation: | |||||
| Document viewer: | |||||
| Phonebook with groups: | |||||
| Photo phonebook: | |||||
| Reminder list: | |||||
| Stopwatch & countdown timer: | |||||
| To-do list: | |||||
| Voice memo: | |||||
