Apple iPad Air 11 (6th generation) [2024]

Name: Apple iPad Air 11 (6th generation) [2024]
Brand: Apple

Display11.0"

ChipsetApple M2

Main camera12MP

Battery7606 mAh

iPad Air 11 (6th generation) [2024] product photo

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2903 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2904

5G bands

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2903, A2904

Speed

HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only

Launch

Announced

2024, May 15

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)

Weight

462 g (1.02 lb)

Build

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

SIM

eSIM(cellular model only)

Durability

Stylus support

Display

Type

Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)

Size

11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2(~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

iPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 26

Chipset

Apple M2

CPU

Octa-core (4x3.48 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)

GPU

Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF

Features

HDR

Video

4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Module

12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Features

HDR · 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS (cellular model only)

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)

Charging

45W wired

Misc

Colors

Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue

Models

A2902, A2903, A2904, iPad14,8, iPad14,9

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performance

M2 octa-core, 9-core GPUThe same chip that runs MacBook Air handles everyday tablet tasks, photo editing, and light gaming without lag, though demanding 3D games will throttle after extended sessions.

display

11-inch Liquid Retina, 500 nits peakBright enough for indoor use and moderate sunlight, but direct sun will wash out colors; the 264 ppi sharpness is solid for reading and drawing.

battery

7606 mAh, about 10 to 12 hours screen-onOne full day of moderate use (web, email, light video) before needing to plug in; heavy drawing or gaming will cut that to 7 to 8 hours.

charging

45W wired, roughly 60 to 90 minutes fullBrings the battery from empty to full in just over an hour if you have the charger with you; slower than some Android tablets, but standard for iPad.

camera

12MP main with dual-pixel autofocus, 122° ultrawide selfieRear 12MP handles video calls, document scanning, and casual photos; the wide selfie camera is useful for group FaceTime or iPad-as-desk-stand setups.

connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E, 5G (cellular model only)Cellular version pulls blazing speeds where available; Wi-Fi 6E gives fast home internet even in congested areas, but no 5G in the base Wi-Fi-only model.

durability

6.1mm aluminum frame, scratch-resistant glassThin and light enough to carry daily (462g), but the glass front will show fingerprints and needs a case to survive drops; no IP rating for water resistance.