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Apple iPad Air 13″ (M4) vs Lenovo Idea Tab Pro

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AppleiPad Air 13″ (M4)LenovoIdea Tab Pro
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026March 2025
Display
Screen size12.9″12.7″
Resolution2732 × 20482944 × 1840
Sharpness265 pixels per inch273 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz
Brightness600 nits400 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 13-inch, 12.9 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleLTPS IPS LCD, 3K, 16:10, 273 ppi; glossy, or paper-like anti-glare (TÜV Rheinland Reflection Free) on some models
Pixel density264 ppi–
Display featuresWide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; no ProMotion1500:1 contrast; 96% DCI-P3; 144 Hz; TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and Low Blue Light (hardware solution); 87% screen-to-body ratio
Performance
ChipM4Dimensity 8300
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU8-core CPU with 3 performance and 5 efficiency coresOcta-core (1x Cortex-A715 at 3.35 GHz, 3x A715 at 3.2 GHz, 4x A510 at 2.2 GHz)
GPU9-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing; Media Engine with H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, AV1 decode; 120GB/s memory bandwidthArm Mali-G615 MC5
AI engine16-core Neural Engine–
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP8 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 413 MP, autofocus, with flash
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.08 MP, fixed focus, face unlock
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)–
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 11 hours
Battery (mAh)–10,200 mAh
Fastest charging–45 W
Battery capacity36.59 Wh–
Mobile data optionYesNo
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data10,200 mAh typical; up to 11 hours of YouTube streaming; EU energy class F (TB373FU)
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computerUp to 45 W over USB-C with USB PD 3.0 and PPS; some models ship with a 45 W or 20 W adapter, others with none
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s); one external display up to 6K at 60HzUSB-C (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1) with charging, DisplayPort out and audio; 3-point pogo pin connector for the keyboard
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO (Apple N1 chip); ThreadWi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkApple C1X modem; 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only–
Stylus supportApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hoverLenovo Tab Pen Plus (4,096 pressure levels, tilt detection), bundled with some models
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard for iPad Air (black or white)Lenovo Keyboard Pack for Idea Tab Pro, via the pogo pin connector
Design
Weight616 g620 g
Thickness6.1 mm6.9 mm
Height × width280.6 × 214.9 mm291.8 × 189.1 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP52
Operating systemiPadOSAndroid
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonFingerprint reader in the power button; face unlock
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakers4 JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, RGB sensor; GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
Materials100% recycled aluminium enclosure; 30% recycled content overallMetal case
ColoursBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space GreyLuna Grey, Seafoam Green
Software at launchiPadOS 26Android 14
In the boxiPad Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)–

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