Apple iPad Air (2022) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) comparison
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| Released at Mar, 2022 | Released at May, 2021 |
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPad Air (2022) and the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021). The key differences between them: 10.9" vs 11.0" display, 8GB vs 8 / 16GB RAM and 461g vs 466g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
178.5 mm (7.03″)
247.6 mm (9.75″)
178.5 mm (7.03″)
247.6 mm (9.75″)
6.1 mm
5.9 mm
- Apple iPad Air (2022)
- Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2589 / A2591 | A2301 / A2459 / A2460 / iPad13,4 / iPad13,5 / iPad13,6 / iPad13,7 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 15.4 | iPadOS 14.5.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.5 x 247.6 x 6.1mm | 178.5 x 247.6 x 5.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 461g | 466g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Space Gray / Starlight / Pink / Purple / Blue | Silver / Space Gray | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.9" | 11.0" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1640x2360 pixels | 1668x2388 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 264ppi | 265ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | |||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 12MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF / 10MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide) | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | 12MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple M1 | Apple M1 | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core | Octa-core | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (8-core graphics) | |||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB | 8 / 16GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 / 256GB | 128 / 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | a / b / g / n / ac / 6 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS | GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector | USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4), DisplayPort, magnetic connector | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | |||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | |||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7538mAh | |||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Po | |||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| - | + | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Performance
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPad Air (2022) and the iPad Pro 11 (2021)?
The main differences are: 10.9" vs 11.0" display, 8GB vs 8 / 16GB RAM and 461g vs 466g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which has a larger display, the iPad Air (2022) or the iPad Pro 11 (2021)?
The iPad Pro 11 (2021) has the larger display: 11.0" vs 10.9".
Which is lighter, the iPad Air (2022) or the iPad Pro 11 (2021)?
The iPad Air (2022) is lighter: 461g vs 466g.
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