Apple just launched two new iPads. One, the entry-level iPad replaces the tenth-generation model while the other, is an update to last year’s iPad Air. As is usually the case, the biggest feature update is the chip. The iPad 11 rocks the A16 while the iPad Air 7 is powered by the M3. The rest of the package remains unchanged including the design, though specifically for the Air, Apple has launched a next-generation Magic Keyboard complete with a 14-key function row and USB Type-C charging. A keyboard like this was previously reserved for the high-end M4 iPad Pro.
iPad Air 7, iPad 11 full India prices
The 11-inch iPad Air 7 starts at Rs 59,900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 74,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 13-inch iPad Air 7 starts at Rs 79,900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 94900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Prices for “education” purchases start at Rs 54,900 for the 11-inch iPad Air 7 and Rs 74,900 for the 13-inch model. Memory configurations for the iPad Air are as follows: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Memory configurations for the iPad are: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
| iPad Air 7 | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| 128GB | Rs 59,900 (11)/Rs 79,900 (13) | Rs 74,900 (11)/Rs 94,900 (13) |
| 256GB | Rs 69,900 (11)/Rs 89,900 (13) | Rs 84,900 (11)/Rs 1,04,900 (13) |
| 512GB | Rs 89,900 (11)/Rs 1,09,900 (13) | Rs 1,04,900 (11)/Rs 1,24,900 (13) |
| 1TB | Rs 1,09,900 (11)/Rs 1,29,900 (13) | Rs 1,24,900 (11)/Rs 1,44,900 (13) |
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air is priced at Rs 26,900 (Rs 24,999 for education) for the 11-inch and Rs 29,900 (Rs 27,999 for education) for the 13-inch model.
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| iPad 11 | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| 128GB | Rs 34,900 | Rs 49,900 |
| 256GB | Rs 44,900 | Rs 59,900 |
| 512GB | Rs 64,900 | Rs 79,900 |
iPad Air 7, iPad 11 India pre-orders, sale date
Both new iPads are available to pre-order at the time of writing—starting March 4—on Apple Online and in the Apple Store app. You will be able to buy them from Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, starting March 12.
iPad Air 7, iPad 11 design, colours, full specs, and features
The iPad Air 7 and iPad 11 look exactly like their predecessors. They come in the same colours, too—space gray, starlight, purple, and blue for iPad Air 7; blue, pink, yellow, and silver for iPad 11. Core hardware is where we see some changes. The iPad Air 7 gets the M3 chip (a step-up over the M2 inside the sixth-generation model) while the iPad 11 has the A16 in place of A14 Bionic on the iPad 10. Another crucial difference is that while the iPad Air 7 supports Apple Intelligence, the iPad 11 doesn’t.
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Spec-wise, the iPad Air 7 comes in two screen sizes, 11- and 13-inch, like the iPad Pro. The display is “Liquid Retina” LCD (the iPad also has the same panel-type). The iPad has grown up slightly in this generation, coming in at 11- (compared to the 10.9-inch on the previous version). Refresh rate is capped at 60Hz across both new iPads.
While not explicitly mentioned, but the iPad Air 7 should be having 8GB of RAM for it support Apple AI. The iPad 11 must have less, but by how much, we can’t say for sure yet. Both the models have a 12MP rear and another 12MP “landscape Centre Stage” camera, They have stereo speakers and two microphones. Biometrics are handled by Touch ID in top button. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, 5G optional (sub-6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 and USB Type-C in case of iPad Air. The regular iPad supports the same standards except that Wi-Fi support is limited Wi-Fi 6.
