Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) vs Apple iPad Air (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)
2category wins
Apple iPad Air (2022)
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Faster chip
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Bigger battery
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)
Best value for money
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 11 | 10.9 |
| 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 | 80.9 | 81.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple M3 | Apple M1 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 18.3.2 | 15.4 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) +29%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) +38%| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,009 | 2,324 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 11,815 | 8,559 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,011,970 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | 64GB, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7606 | 7600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 247.6 | 247.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Weight (g) | 460 | 461 |
| Width (mm) | 178.5 | 178.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2022, March 08 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 12 | Available. Released 2022, March 18 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - A3267 | 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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2589 |
| 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 - A3267, A3270 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2589, A2591 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) and Apple iPad Air (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad Air (2022) is 5% cheaper at 136,560 DZD versus 143,760 DZD for the Apple iPad Air 11 (2025), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) packs a 7606 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPad Air (2022) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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