Apple iPad Air M3 13" (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) 128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB Specs
Identifers: iPad Air 13" M3 (China) - Pending - A3271 - 8779* - Pending
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Note that this iPad Air M3 13" (Wi-Fi/Cellular, China) supports GPS/GNSS, 4G LTE (29 bands), and 5G (26 bands). It does not support 4G LTE bands 11 (1500 MHz) or 21 (1500 MHz) nor does it support 5G mmWave. This model is only sold in mainland China. It supports eSIM; it does not support a physical nano-SIM card.
The iPad Air M3 13-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 12.9" LED-backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and packed in a slim aluminum case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back is offered in a choice of a (light) Blue, (light) Purple, warm gray "Starlight", or darker "Space Gray" color.
The iPad Air M3 13" is powered by a (Pending) GHz Apple M3 CPU with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 9-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 8 GB of RAM. Storage options are 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB.
Connectivity includes a USB-C port that supports USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s), simultaneous dual-band 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3 as well as support for "Touch ID" built into the top button.
The iPad Air M3 13" has a single 12 megapixel "Wide" rear camera that shoots 4K, and a single landscape 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" front camera that shoots 1080p and supports the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame (it does not support "Face ID", though). It has dual landscape stereo speakers and dual microphones, as well.
The battery life of this iPad Air M3 model is reportedly 9 hours on cellular and 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video."
Like its predecessor, the iPad Air M3 13" models also support external keyboards and trackpads -- as well as the "Apple Pencil Pro" -- but was introduced alongside a cheaper non-backlit "Magic Keyboard" option in white with function keys and a larger trackpad. Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air M3 13-Inch (Wi-Fi+Cellular, China) -- and its siblings -- essentially are the same except for the faster M3 processor, minor variations in weight, and different identifiers.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 4, 2025 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on March 4, 2025 and was first available in stores/started arriving to customers on March 12, 2025.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2025. |
| Processors: |
1 (8 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this iPad. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
Pending |
Processor Type: |
Apple M3 |
| Details: |
*The 13-inch iPad Air M3 models use a 3 nm, 64-bit Apple M3 CPU (SoC) with eight cores (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores). These models also have a 9-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Third-party software will be able to report the clockspeed after the device ships (Pending). |
| Onboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256, 512 GB; 1 TB |
| Details: |
*All iPad Air M3 models have 8 GB of onboard RAM. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air M3 13-Inch models have a single USB-C port that can connect to a computer, power outlet, and some cameras and peripherals. The charger is 20W. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C* |
Ports: |
USB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Details: |
*The iPad Air M3 models have a USB-C port as well as a Smart Connector for a keyboard and a Magnetic Connector designed to charge the Apple Pencil Pro. This iPad also supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C), but it only can be charged via a USB-C port (not the Magnetic Connector). |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad Pro Air M3 13" |
| Housing Color: |
Black* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The 13-inch iPad Air M3 models have a black glass front and a choice of a (light) Blue, (light) Purple, warm gray "Starlight", or darker "Space Gray" aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
13" Liquid Retina* |
Display Resolution: |
2732x2048 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 13-inch iPad Air M3 models have a fully-laminated 12.9-inch LED-backlit 2732x2048 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 600 nits brightness) that Apple markets as a 13" display. This display also has wide-color (P3) support and True Tone technology, which evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflective coating. It does not support ProMotion technology.
The 13-inch iPad Air M3 also supports up to 4K AirPlay for "mirroring, photos, and video out" to Apple TV 2nd Gen and later models as well as provides video mirroring and video out support using the USB-C "Digital AV Multiport Adapter" and USB-C "VGA Multiport Adapter." Adapters sold separately.
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All 13-inch iPad Air M3 configurations support 802.11ax with 2x2 MIMO (Wi-Fi 6E) on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (simultaneous dual band). They support Bluetooth 5.3, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
4G LTE/5G* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This specific iPad Air M3 model (A3271) supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48); [and] UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz). It does not support 4G LTE bands 11 or 21 nor does it support 5G mmWave.
**The 13-inch iPad Air M3 models have a single rear 12 megapixel "Wide" camera and a single front 12 megapixel "Landscape Ultra Wide" camera.
The rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor, a f/1.8 aperture, and supports still photographs and video up to 4K.
The front camera has a 12 megapixel sensor, a f/2.4 aperture, takes videos up to 1080p, and supports the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame. It does not support "Face ID" authentication (only "Touch ID" authentication built into the top button of the device). |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (Pending) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this 13-inch iPad Air M3 (Wi-Fi+Cellular, China) model provides "up to 9 hours of surfing the web" using a cellular data network and "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad Air models.
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| Apple Order No: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Air 13" M3 (China) |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Apple Model No: |
A3271 (EMC 8779*) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
The Model Number is unique to this device. The EMC number is shared with another device. The Model Number is externally listed; the EMC number is listed in software.
Also see: All iPads with the A3271 Model Number, the 8779* EMC Number, and the Pending Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 18.x (Pending) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
11.04 x 8.46 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.36 lbs. (617 g) |
| Details: |
The Wi-Fi + Cellular, China 13-inch iPad Air M3 (held vertically) is 11.04 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (280.6 mm x 214.9 mm x 6.1 mm). It weighs 1.36 pounds (617 g). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPad Air M3 models, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS High Sierra (10.13) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) and iTunes 12.9 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. It also supports syncing with the Finder running macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the 13-inch iPad Air M3 models support "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the 13-inch iPad Air M3 models support "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes" as well as "Dolby Vision and HDR10" content. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The 13-Inch iPad Air M3 models also include a USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) and a 20W USB-C power adapter. |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model is not sold in the United States. It is only sold in mainland China; the cellular-equipped 13-inch iPad Air M3 costs RMB 7799 with 128 GB of storage, RMB 8299 with 256 GB of storage, RMB 9999 with 512 GB of storage, and RMB 11,699 with 1 TB of storage.
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Global original prices for the iPad Air M3 13" (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 7799, 8299, 9999, 11,699 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥98,800, ¥114,800, ¥150,800, ¥186,800 |
Korea: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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