Apple iPad (A16) / Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2, Wi-Fi)

Apple iPad (A16): Wi-Fi · 128 GB · 11-inch

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2, Wi-Fi): 13-inch iPad Air (M2), Wi-Fi model; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model (A2899/A2903) is 1 g heavier and uses eSIM only. The 11-inch iPad Air (M2) and the later M3 version are separate models.

SpecificationApple iPad (A16)Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M2, Wi-Fi)
Release year20252024
Display10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS · 2360 × 1640, 264 ppi · 500 nits · True Tone

Apple does not list full lamination or an anti-reflective coating for this model; True Tone adapts white balance to ambient light.

Apple		13-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 2732 × 2048 pixels, 264 ppi; 600 nits; P3 wide colour; True Tone; fully laminated; antireflective coating

Full lamination removes the gap between the glass and the panel, so the pencil tip appears closer to the image. Apple ProMotion (120 Hz) is not on this model.

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ChipA16 · 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Apple does not list the memory size in the specs. Per the Newsroom footnote, this iPad does not support Apple Intelligence.

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Storage128 GB (options: 128 / 256 / 512 GB) Apple128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Apple
Rear camera12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8 · 4K video at 60 fps Apple—
Front cameraLandscape 12 MP Center Stage, ƒ/2.4

Center Stage pans the frame to follow you on video calls.

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AuthenticationTouch ID in the top button AppleTouch ID in the top button Apple
PortUSB-C (USB 2, 480 Mb/s) · DisplayPort output · one external display up to 4K at 60 Hz

USB 2 speed is slow for large file transfers.

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WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 AppleWi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3

Wi-Fi 6E uses the 6 GHz band with a compatible router, which means less interference on busy networks.

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Battery28.93 Wh · up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple36.59 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi Apple
Pencil and keyboardApple Pencil (USB-C) · Apple Pencil (1st generation, with adapter) · Magic Keyboard Folio AppleApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hover; Smart Connector

Apple Pencil Pro pairs and charges on the magnetic connector on the side. The Smart Connector powers a keyboard without a separate battery or pairing.

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Size and weight248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm · 477 g Apple280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm; Wi-Fi model 617 g Apple
ColoursSilver, blue, pink, yellow AppleBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray Apple
Chip and memory—Apple M2; 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency), 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine; 8 GB RAM

Memory is 8 GB on every configuration and cannot be upgraded later.

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Cameras—Rear: 12 MP wide, ƒ/1.8, 4K at 60 fps; Front: landscape 12 MP Ultra Wide, Center Stage

Placing the front camera on the long edge keeps the face centred in video calls when used landscape with a keyboard.

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Audio—Landscape stereo speakers; dual microphones Apple
USB-C and external display—USB-C: charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s); one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz Apple