Apple iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	13.00-inch	10.20-inch
Processor	Apple M4	-
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
RAM	12GB	-
OS	iPadOS 26	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	1-megapixel + 12-megapixel	8-megapixel
Battery Capacity	9889mAh	-
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad (2021) Wi-Fi
Release date	March 2, 2026	September 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	280.60 x 214.90 x 6.10	250.60 x 174.10 x 7.50
Weight (g)	610.00	487.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	9889	-
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight	Space Gray, Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	13.00	10.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	264
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Apple M4	Apple A13 Bionic
RAM	12GB	-
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	1-megapixel + 12-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear flash	-	No
software
Operating system	iPadOS 26	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	-
Number of SIMs	1	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Headphones	-	3.5mm
sim 1
SIM Type	eSIM	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	-	Yes

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