Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad (2025)
0category wins
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 11 | 11 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2360 | 2360 |
| Resolution Width | 1640 | 1640 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 264 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 80.1 | 80.9 |
| Other | — | Anti-reflective coating |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 5-core | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple M4 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | — |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 18.3.2 | 26.3 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) +43%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) +122%AnTuTu
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) +122%| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,631 | 3,767 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,602 | 14,677 |
| AnTuTu | 1,626,008 | 3,617,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 7606 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 248.6 | 247.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7 | 6.1 |
| Other | — | Stylus support |
| Weight (g) | 477 | 464 |
| Width (mm) | 179.5 | 178.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2026, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 12 | Available. Released 2026, March 11 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 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 - A3355 | 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 Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad (2025) and Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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