Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

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

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

179,760DACheaper

4category wins

Apple

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

263,760DA

2category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Faster chip

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Bigger battery

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)

Lighter body

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Best value for money

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Size (inches)	13	12.9
Panel Type	IPS LCD	LCD
Resolution Height	2732	2732
Resolution Width	2048	2048
Refresh Rate	—	120
Peak Brightness	600	1600
PPI	264	265
Glass Type	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Screen-to-body	86.1	85.4

Platform

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
CPU	Octa-core (4x3.46 GHz 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 M2	Apple M1
OS Name	iPadOS	iPadOS
OS Version	17.5.1	14.5.1

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) +11%

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)2,590

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)2,324

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) +13%

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)9,690

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)8,559

AnTuTu

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) +26%

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)2,536,320

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)2,011,970

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,590	2,324
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	9,690	8,559
AnTuTu	2,536,320	2,011,970

Memory

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (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 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (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 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (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 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Capacity (mAh)	9705	10758
Chemistry	Li-Po	Li-Po
Wired Charging (W)	45	—

Body

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Build	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	eSIM (cellular model only)	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Height (mm)	280.6	280.6
Thickness (mm)	6.1	6.4
Weight (g)	617	682
Width (mm)	214.9	214.9

Launch

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Announced	2024, May 07	2021, April 20
Status	Available. Released 2024, May 15	Available. Released 2021, May 21

Network

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (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 - 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, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2379, A2461, A2462
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, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2379
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 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (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 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Features

Spec	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)	Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Sensors	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) and Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) is 32% cheaper at 179,760 DZD versus 263,760 DZD for the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) packs a 10758 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

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.