Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
key specs
Display	13.00-inch	12.00-inch
Processor	Apple M3	Intel Core i3
Front Camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
RAM	8GB	4GB
OS	iPadOS 18	Windows 8.1 Pro
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Surface Pro 3
Release date	March 4, 2025	May 1, 2014
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	280.60 x 214.90 x 6.10	292.10 x 201.40 x 9.10
Weight (g)	616.00	800.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	13.00	12.00
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1440 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	quad-core
Processor make	Apple M3	Intel Core i3
RAM	8GB	4GB
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel	5-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	Windows 8.1 Pro
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	4.00
GPS	-	No
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	No
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No

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