Apple has refreshed its iPad lineup with the introduction of the new iPad Air M3 and the 11th-generation iPad featuring the A16 chipset. The iPad Air is available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants, replacing the previous M2 model, while the iPad 11 succeeds the 10th-generation iPad with A14. Apple has additionally introduced a new Magic Keyboard for both models. The launch comes a day after Apple’s CEO teased the debut of a new ‘Air’ product this week.
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Apple Unveils New iPad Air M3 and iPad 11 with A16: Pricing, Specs, and Availability in India
The new iPad Air, iPad 11, and the Magic Keyboard will be available for pre-orders in India starting on March 4 and will go on sale from March 12. The iPad 11 comes in Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Silver, while the iPad Air is sold in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey. The iPad 11 starts at ₹34,900 for the Wi-Fi model, with the 128GB cellular variant priced at ₹49,900. The 256GB and 512GB models cost ₹44,900 and ₹64,900 for Wi-Fi, and ₹59,900 and ₹79,900 for cellular, respectively.
The 11-inch iPad Air starts at ₹59,900 for the Wi-Fi model, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant begins at ₹74,900. The 256GB model is priced at ₹69,900 for Wi-Fi and ₹84,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular. The 512GB version costs ₹89,900 for Wi-Fi and ₹1,04,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular, whereas the 1TB option is available for ₹1,09,900 and ₹1,24,900, respectively.
The 13-inch iPad Air starts at ₹79,900 for the Wi-Fi model, with the 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant priced at ₹94,900. The 256GB version costs ₹89,900 for Wi-Fi and ₹1,04,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular. The 512GB model is available for ₹1,09,900 and ₹1,24,900, while the 1TB variant is priced at ₹1,29,900 for Wi-Fi and ₹1,44,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular.
The iPad Air features 11-inch and 13-inch Liquid Retina displays with a pixel resolution of 2360 x 1640 and 2732 x 2048. The 11-inch model is rated for 500 nits, while the 13-inch goes up to 600 nits. Both offer True Tone, a P3 wide color gamut and Apple Pencil support. With an M3 chip, it features a storage of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
It comes with a 12MP rear sensor with 5x digital zoom and Smart HDR, as well as a 12MP Center Stage front camera. It also runs on iPadOS 18, features a USB Type-C port, and offers up to 10 hours of battery life. Other features include Touch ID, Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and Magic Keyboard compatibility.
The iPad 11 comes with an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, A16 chipset, and three storage: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. It is paired with a 12MP rear camera with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP Center Stage front camera. It runs iPadOS 18, charges via USB Type-C, and has a 10-hour battery life, just like the Air. It has Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple Pencil (USB-C) support, and supports the Magic Keyboard Folio.
FAQs
When will the new iPad Air and iPad 11 be available in India?
Pre-orders start on March 4, and sales begin on March 12.
What are the color options for the new iPad models?
The iPad Air comes in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey, while the iPad 11 is available in Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Silver.
