iPad Air M3 vs Air M2 Compared: What’s Changed and What Hasn’t?

Author: Sayan | Date: March 14, 2025 | Time: 8 am

iPad Air M3 with the M3 chip has a 12-15% M2-farmer performance boost, which offers a video editing, gaming, and multi-tasking enhancement.

Performance

Both the 11-inch and the 13-inch display sizes offer Liquid Retina, with equal resolutions, True Tone, P3 color, and brightness.

Display

The M2 and M3 models have the same design, dimensions, and weight, with the same color options and accessory compatibility.

Design and Build

The two models of iPad Air come with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage, all of which contain 8GB of RAM. This is ideal for seamless multitasking and storing needs.

Storage and Memory

Both models have a 12MP rear and front camera with Center Stage, ideal for photos and video calls.

Camera System

Both models use a 28.93Wh battery for the 11-inch and a 36.59Wh for the 13-inch model, with 20W USB-C charging. The enhanced efficiency of the M3 chip could deliver slightly improved battery life.

Battery Life

iPad Air M3 provides better performance with the M3 chip, with no change in the display, design, storage, and camera from the M2 variant.

Verdict