Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Air (2020)
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Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Lighter body
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.9 | 11 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2360 | 2420 |
| Resolution Width | 1640 | 1668 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 1600 |
| PPI | 264 | 267 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 81.3 | 82.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) | 9-core (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models10-core (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple M5 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | — |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 14.1 | 26 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Features | HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 7 MP, f/2, 31mm | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7606 | 8160 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | eSIM - cellular model only |
| Height (mm) | 247.6 | 249.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 444 |
| Width (mm) | 178.5 | 177.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 15 | 2025, October 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 23 | Available. Released 2025, October 22 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - cellular model only |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - cellular model only |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2324 | 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 - A3358 - cellular model only |
| 5G Bands | — | 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 - A3358, A3359 - cellular model only |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA) | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (LTE model only) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Air (2020) | Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad Air (2020) and Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad Pro 11 (2025) packs a 8160 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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