Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) vs Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025)
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Lighter body
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 13 | 13 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2732 | 2752 |
| Resolution Width | 2048 | 2064 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | 1600 |
| PPI | 264 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 86.1 | 86.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 9-core 4.4 GHz (3 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 256/512GB models10-core 4.4 GHz (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores) - 1/2TB models |
| GPU | Apple GPU (9-core graphics) | Apple GPU (10-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 18.3.2 | 17.5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes (4K, 1080p) |
| Features | HDR | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR |
| Features | HDR | Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 9705 | 10290 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 280.6 | 281.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Weight (g) | 616 | 579 |
| Width (mm) | 214.9 | 215.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2024, May 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 12 | Available. Released 2024, May 15 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | 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 - A3269 | 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 - A2926 |
| 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 - A3269, A3271 | 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 - A2926, A3007 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers) |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) | Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) and Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) is 38% cheaper at 179,760 DZD versus 288,000 DZD for the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) packs a 10290 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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