Apple Unveils M3-Powered iPad Air (2025) – Specs, Pricing & More
Apple has officially announced the iPad Air (2025) lineup, featuring the M3 chip for both the 11-inch and 13-inch models. While the design and most hardware elements remain unchanged, the M3 processor brings a significant performance boost compared to previous generations. If you’re considering an upgrade, check the iPad Price List 2025 for the latest prices.
M3 iPad Air (2025) – What’s New?
The biggest upgrade in the iPad Air (2025) is the Apple M3 chip, which features:
- 8-core CPU
- 9-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB RAM
Apple claims the M3 iPad Air is twice as fast as the M1-powered iPad Air (2022). However, no direct performance comparison was provided against last year’s M2 iPad Air models.
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Display & Design – No Major Changes
The 2025 iPad Air series maintains the same 11-inch and 13-inch Liquid Retina displays, featuring:
- Resolution & Aspect Ratio: Identical to previous models
- Refresh Rate: Still capped at 60Hz
- Touch ID: Integrated into the power button
- Camera Setup: 12MP front and rear cameras
- Connectivity: USB-C 3.1, but no updates to Wi-Fi 6E or Bluetooth 5.3
New Magic Keyboard for M3 iPad Air – Bigger Trackpad, Function Keys
Apple has also introduced a refreshed Magic Keyboard, now featuring:
- Larger trackpad for improved usability
- New function key row for quicker access to system controls
Colors & Pricing
The M3 iPad Air (2025) is available in the same color options as its predecessor:
- ✅ Blue
- ✅ Purple
- ✅ Starlight
- ✅ Space Gray
Pricing Breakdown
11-inch iPad Air (2025)
- Wi-Fi (128GB) – $599 / €699 / £599
- Wi-Fi + Cellular (128GB) – $749 / €869 / £749
13-inch iPad Air (2025)
- Wi-Fi (128GB) – $799 / €949 / £799
- Wi-Fi + Cellular (128GB) – $949 / €1,119 / £949
Magic Keyboard Pricing
- 11-inch model – $269 / €329 / £269
- 13-inch model – $319 / €349 / £299
Availability & Release Date
Pre-orders for the M3 iPad Air (2025) are now live, with first deliveries set for March 12. Expect the Magic Keyboard to launch alongside the new iPads.
Final Thoughts
While the M3 chip brings notable performance improvements, the lack of design changes and a 60Hz refresh rate may leave some users wanting more. However, for those upgrading from older models like the M1 iPad Air (2022), the M3’s efficiency and power boost could make this a compelling option.
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