[ APPLE ]
Tablets
Apple iPad Air 13" (3rd Gen, 2026)
Overall Score
89/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
1732068
Graphics (GPU)
945613
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Apple iPad Air 13" (3rd Gen, 2026) is an engineering-tested tablets achieving an overall rating of 89/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Excellent
97/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Very Good
89/100
Performance
Rating: Excellent
99/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery cycles | 1000 cycles |
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 10340 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (51% in 70 min) |
| Full charging time | 2:28 hr |
| Max charge power | 20 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 1732068 |
| GPU | 945613 |
| Graphics score | 3027 |
| Graphics test | 22 FPS |
| Memory | 349993 |
| Multi-core score | 13702 |
| Section 1 | 59 FPS |
| Section 2 | 49 FPS |
| Section 3 | 38 FPS |
| Single-core score | 3738 |
| Total score | 3617960 |
| UX | 590286 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 3G network | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) |
| 4G network | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| DisplayPort | Yes |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| NFC* | No |
| Type of SIM card | eSIM |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | Yes |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 603 cm2(93.5 inches2) |
| Colors | Gold, Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Drop resistance | Bad (E) · 16 drops |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 280.6 mm (11.05 inches) |
| Rear material | Metal |
| Repairability | Average (2.84/5) |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm (0.24 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 616 g (21.73 oz) |
| Width | 214.9 mm (8.46 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Contrast | 1563:1 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 600 nits |
| PPI | 264 ppi |
| PWM | Not detected |
| RGB color space | 99.8% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Resolution | 2048 x 2732 pixels |
| Response time | 19 ms |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.8% |
| Size | 13 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
| Flash | No |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3024 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 12 MP |
| Matrix | 12 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.22 micron |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| RAM size | 12 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | March 2026 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 20 W |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $799 |
| Release date | March 2026 |
| Sensors | - Barometer- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2.85 GHz:- 4 cores at 4.41 GHz: |
| CPU cores | 10 (4 + 6) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 (iPad) |
| FLOPS | ~3763.2 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1470 MHz |
| Graphics | 9 core Apple GPU |
| Lithography process | 3 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 4410 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Apple Neural Engine |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 26 GB |
| OS updates | 0 years |
| Operating system | iPadOS 26.3 (Can be upgraded to iPadOS 26.5) |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).