The iPad Air (2025, M3 series) brings a reliable boost to Apple’s mid-range tablet lineup. Released in March 2025, it features the efficient Apple M3 chip, a bright 11-inch Liquid Retina display, and a refined design that’s comfortably familiar—yet (finally!) catches up to some overdue tech trends. As the latest model in the Air family, it’s built for users seeking a step up in performance without the bulk (or price tag) of a Pro.
Key features: - Release Date: March 2025
- Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display (2360x1640 px), True Tone & P3 Wide Color
- Processor: Apple M3 chip
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra wide camera with Center Stage
- Build Quality: Aluminum with scratch-resistant coating
- Operating System: Ships with iPadOS 18
Who is this for? The iPad Air (2025, M3 series) is a versatile fit for students, professionals, and creatives who need an everyday tablet with extra oomph. The M3 chip handles multitasking and creative apps comfortably, so it covers everything from note-taking and document editing to drawing or light video editing. For those considering an upgrade from older Air or base iPad models, this Air strikes a practical balance between performance and portability, without the overkill of the Pro line.
Pros & Cons:
Pros Cons
M3 chip for smooth multitasking and creative work.
No microSD slot—what year is it again?
Vivid 11-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone.
Still uses LCD—no OLED here, but colors are accurate.
Slim and lightweight design for easy travel.
Single rear camera limits shooting options compared to Pro.
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iPad Air 7 (2025, M3 series)
- MPN
- MC9W4LL/A
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers (landscape)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Width
- 7.02 in
- OS
- iPadOS
- Depth
- 0.24 in
- Generation
- 7th gen
- Minimum system requirements (Mac)
- macOS High Sierra 10.13
- True Tone
- Yes
- Model
- iPad Air
- Network
- Wi-Fi
- Resolution
- 2360 x 1640
- Series
- iPad Air
- Face ID
- No
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Last OS Compatibility
- Yes
- Carrier compatibility
- Without SIM Port
- Screen size (inches)
- 11
- SIM format
- eSIM
- Rear camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina display
- Height
- 9.74 in
- Headphones connectivity
- USB Type-C
- Manufacturer Ref.
- A3266
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Minimum system requirements (Windows)
- Windows 10
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Release Year
- 2025
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Generation number
- 7
- Processor
- Apple M3
- Memory (GB)
- 8 GB
- Pixel density
- 264ppp
- Brightness
- 500 nits brightness
- Maximum Operating System supported
- iPadOS 18
- Video recording
- 4K 60FPS
- Storage (GB)
- 128 GB
- LiDAR scanner
- No
- Color
- Space Gray
- Apple Pencil Compatibility
- Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Display Glass
- Standard display
- Front camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Brand
- Apple