Apple’s iPad Air 2025 delivers impressive M3 performance in its familiar aluminum design, offering users a versatile mid-range tablet. While the vibrant display and strong battery life shine, the dated 60Hz refresh rate and lack of innovation dampen its appeal against competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 with its 120Hz AMOLED screen.

Design and Display

The iPad Air 2025 maintains Apple’s premium aluminum construction with flat edges and slim bezels in Space Gray, Blue, Purple, and Starlight. At 461g (11-inch) and 617g (13-inch), it balances portability with durability. The Liquid Retina LCD display (11-inch at 2360 x 1640 pixels, 13-inch at 2732 x 2048 pixels) produces vibrant colors with 500 nits of brightness, though its 60Hz refresh rate lags behind the Galaxy Tab S10’s smoother 120Hz AMOLED panel.

Processor

The M3 chip features an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, delivering 35% faster CPU and 40% better graphics than the M2. It sits between the base iPad’s A16 and the Pro’s M4 chip.

RAM and Storage

With an estimated 8GB RAM (Apple doesn’t specify), multitasking runs smoothly. Storage starts at 128GB and goes up to 1TB. Unlike the Galaxy Tab S10, it lacks expandable storage.

Software

Running iPadOS 18.1, it offers enhanced customization and Pencil Pro features but lacks the Pro’s Apple Intelligence. Apple promises five years of OS updates through 2030.

Performance

The M3 chip makes the iPad Air 2025 excel at multitasking and creative tasks. Geekbench 6 scores around 2,800 single-core and 10,500 multi-core – below the iPad Pro’s M4 but outperforming the Galaxy Tab S10’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, especially in graphics. Ray tracing support elevates gaming experience in titles like Resident Evil 4.

Day-to-day operations feel responsive, from photo editing to productivity apps. The main limitation is the 60Hz display, which can’t match the fluidity of the Tab S10’s 120Hz panel. For students and semi-professionals, it delivers excellent power without Pro pricing, though intensive tasks impact battery life and thermals.

Camera

The 12MP rear camera captures detailed photos in good lighting and records 4K/60fps video with improved processing in iPadOS 18.1. The landscape 12MP ultra-wide front camera works well for video calls with Center Stage. Low-light performance is average, falling behind the Galaxy Tab S10’s dual rear setup (13MP+5MP) with better night mode. It’s suitable for document scanning and casual use but not photography-focused.

Sound

Four stereo speakers with spatial audio deliver rich sound with better bass than the Tab S10’s quad speakers. Mid-range clarity is excellent, though treble can occasionally sound harsh at higher volumes. There’s no headphone jack, requiring USB-C or Bluetooth connections.

Battery

The 28.93Wh (11-inch) and 36.59Wh (13-inch) batteries provide about 10 hours of mixed use, dropping to 6-8 hours for gaming, comparable to the Tab S10. 20W charging reaches 50% in 45 minutes; no charger is included.

Accessories

Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro (₹11,900), Magic Keyboard (₹29,900), and Smart Folio (₹7,900) – premium add-ons that significantly increase the overall cost.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Powerful M3 chip performance
• Premium, portable build
• Vibrant display
• Excellent battery life
• Pencil Pro support

Cons

• Outdated 60Hz refresh rate
• No OLED technology
• No Apple Intelligence
• Expensive accessories
• No included charger

Market Buzz

Indian users praise the M3’s performance and battery life while criticizing the 60Hz screen and missing charger. Most consider it a worthwhile upgrade despite wishing for more innovation.

Pricing

11-inch Wi-Fi:

• 128GB: ₹59,900
• 256GB: ₹69,900
• 512GB: ₹89,900
• 1TB: ₹1,09,900

13-inch Wi-Fi:

• 128GB: ₹79,900
• 256GB: ₹89,900
• 512GB: ₹1,09,900
• 1TB: ₹1,29,900

Cellular models add ₹15,000 to prices.

Final Verdict

The iPad Air 2025 offers consumers impressive M3 performance and premium construction, but its aging 60Hz display makes it more evolutionary than revolutionary.

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