Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)

143,760DACheaper

3category wins

Apple

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)

191,760DA

3category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)

Faster chip

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Bigger battery

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Lighter body

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)

Best value for money

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Size (inches)	11	11
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	2360	2388
Resolution Width	1640	1668
Refresh Rate	—	120
Peak Brightness	500	600
PPI	264	265
Glass Type	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Screen-to-body	80.9	82.9

Platform

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
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	14.5.1

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) +29%

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)3,009

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)2,324

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) +38%

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)11,815

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)8,559

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
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 Pro 11 (2021)
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
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	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Count	1	2
ultrawide	—	10 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Wide	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Video	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Features	HDR	Face detection, HDR, panorama
Count	1	1
Lens	12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Capacity (mAh)	7606	7538
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po

Body

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
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	5.9
Weight (g)	460	466
Width (mm)	178.5	178.5

Launch

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Announced	2025, March 04	2021, April 20
Status	Available. Released 2025, March 12	Available. Released 2021, May 21

Network

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
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 - A2301, A2459, A2460
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, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2301
Speed	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only	HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Bluetooth	5.3	5
NFC	No	No
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	3.1	4
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6

Sound

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Features

Spec	Apple iPad Air 11 (2025)	Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021)
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) and Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) is 25% cheaper at 143,760 DZD versus 191,760 DZD for the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021), 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 Pro 11 (2021) 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.