iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025)
A 2025 iPad Air refresh with M3 silicon and Apple Intelligence.
The Apple iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) is a flagship Apple smartphone released Mar 2025, with a launch price of $599. It pairs the Apple M3 with a 11" or 13" LCD display, a 12 MP main camera and a 7,606 / 9,757 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 84/100 — The M3 iPad Air. Standout strengths: m3 + apple intelligence. and two screen sizes (11" + 13"). Main trade-off: still 60 hz lcd.
The M3 iPad Air.
iPad Air (M3) is a step refinement — M3 silicon, Apple Intelligence and two screen sizes at the mid-tier $599/$799 prices.
Read the full review- M3 + Apple Intelligence.
- Two screen sizes (11" + 13").
- 128 GB base.
- Apple Pencil Pro support.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) compares
| iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) | Xperia 1 VI | iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | SD 8 Gen 3 | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Display | 11" or 13" LCD | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP · f/1.9 | 48 MP · f/1.78 |
| Battery | 7,606 / 9,757 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,323 mAh |
| Launch price | $599 | $1,399 | $1,099 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) released?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) was released in Mar 2025.
How much does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) cost?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) launched at $599 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) screen size and type?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) has a 11" or 13" LCD display.
What chipset does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) use?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) is powered by the Apple M3 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) have?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) battery capacity?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) has a 7,606 / 9,757 mAh battery.
How fast does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) charge?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) supports USB-C wired charging.
What is the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) main camera?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) has a 12 MP main camera.
Does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) have a headphone jack?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) get software updates?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) update policy: Long support.
How much does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) weigh?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) weighs 460 g / 616 g.
What colours does the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) come in?
The iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) is available in 4 colours: Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight.
Is the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) worth buying?
iPad Air (M3) is a step refinement — M3 silicon, Apple Intelligence and two screen sizes at the mid-tier $599/$799 prices. SpecEagle gives the iPad Air (M3, 7th gen, 2025) an editorial score of 84/100.
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