Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
2category wins
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Best value for money
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 13 | 13 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2732 | 2732 |
| Resolution Width | 2048 | 2048 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | 600 |
| PPI | 264 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 86.1 | 86.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.46 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple M2 | Apple M3 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 17.5.1 | 18.3.2 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) +16%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) +22%| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,590 | 3,009 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 9,690 | 11,815 |
| AnTuTu | 2,536,320 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 9705 | 9705 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 280.6 | 280.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Weight (g) | 617 | 616 |
| Width (mm) | 214.9 | 214.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, May 07 | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, May 15 | Available. Released 2025, March 12 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - A2899 | 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 - A3269 |
| 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 - A2899, A2900 | 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 - A3269, A3271 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) and Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) 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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