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Lab Benchmark Battle

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Apple

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026)

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026)
87/ 100
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Apple

Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)

Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)
87/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) BETTER THAN Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)?

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Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026)Winner ๐Ÿ†
Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPadApple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity9,705 mAh8,160 mAh+9,705 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size13"11"13"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026):
  • โœ“Larger 9,705 mAh battery capacity (+1,545 mAh more capacity)
  • โœ“50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • โœ“13" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025):
  • โœ“50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • โœ“11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPad Air 13 5G (2026)Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)
1. Display & Screen๐Ÿ† Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size13"11"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance๐Ÿ† Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple M4 Apple M5
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage1024 GB2048 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics๐Ÿ† Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, Triple Camera System50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions๐Ÿ† Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging๐Ÿ† Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity9,705 mAh8,160 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.4/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple M4 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026):
Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+1,545 mAh more) ยท Significantly larger display: 13" vs max 11" for media & multitasking
When to buy Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025):
More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)

Which phone is better: Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) or Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)?

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.4/100 compared to Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025) (87.4/100), driven by advantages in Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+1,545 mAh more) and Significantly larger display: 13" vs max 11" for media & multitasking.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) and Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)?

Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) is equipped with a 13-inch display and 9705 mAh battery, while Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025) features a 11-inch display and 8160 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) and Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Apple iPad Air 13 5G (2026) scores 80/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad Pro 11 5G (2025) scores 80/100.

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