Everything is the same except size. The extra money buys 2 inches of screen.
Short answer
iPad Air 13 (M4) - 12.9" 2732×2048, better for two windows and drawing. iPad Air 11 (M4) - lighter (464 g) and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi | Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M4 | Apple M4 |
| Display | 12.9", IPS LCD, 2732×2048, 60 Hz | 10.86", IPS LCD, 2360×1640, 60 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB | 12/128 GB, 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, 12/1024 GB |
| Rear cameras | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Speakers | stereo | stereo |
| Thickness / weight | 6.1 mm / 616 g | 6.1 mm / 464 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
What's the same
Apple M4, 12 GB RAM, 60 Hz, 12 + 12 MP, Apple Pencil Pro, 6.1 mm.
Display
12.9" 2732×2048 vs 10.86" 2360×1640.
Weight
616 vs 464 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Work and drawing - iPad Air 13 (M4).
- Portability and price - iPad Air 11 (M4).
FAQ
Is the chip the same?
Yes, Apple M4.
Is the thickness the same?
Yes, 6.1 mm.
Which is cheaper?
The Air 11.