The Apple iPad Air M3 11″ (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) is a regional variant of the globally available M3 iPad Air, specifically configured for mainland China. This version supports eSIM only, provides 5G and 4G LTE connectivity across 26 and 29 bands respectively, but excludes LTE bands 11 and 21 as well as 5G mmWave.
With a fast Apple M3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage, this model matches the performance of other iPad Air M3 units but carries a unique Model ID (A3270) and Apple Order Numbers tailored to the Chinese market.
Full Tech Specs for the China-Specific iPad Air M3
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model ID | iPad15,4 |
| Apple Model No. | A3270 (EMC 8777) |
| Apple Order No. (128GB) | MCGE4CH/A |
| Processor | 4.05 GHz Apple M3 (8-core: 4P+4E), 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8 GB (unified) |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Display | 10.86″ LED-backlit Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 (264 ppi), True Tone, P3 color |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Wide, 4K recording |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide (landscape), Center Stage, 1080p |
| Audio | Dual landscape stereo speakers |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, dual band), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G Sub-6 GHz, 4G LTE (29 bands; no LTE 11/21), GPS/GNSS |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (top button) |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (cellular), 10 hours (Wi-Fi/video) |
| Battery Type | 28.93 Whr Lithium Polymer |
| Charging & Data | USB-C with USB 3 (10 Gb/s) |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Color Options | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray |
| Form Factor | Tablet, iPad Air M3 11-inch |
| Dimensions (inches) | 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 |
| Weight | 1.01 lbs (460 g) |
| Accessories (Included) | USB-C charge cable (1m), 20W USB-C power adapter |
| Pencil/Keyboard Support | Apple Pencil Pro, new Magic Keyboard (non-backlit), trackpad compatible |
| Pre-installed OS | iPadOS 18.3 |
| Max Supported OS | iPadOS 26 (supports Apple Intelligence AI) |
| Audio Formats | AAC, MP3, ALAC, FLAC, Dolby Digital/Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| Video Formats | HEVC, H.264, ProRes, Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| macOS Support | macOS 10.13+ |
| Windows Support | Windows 10+ |
What Makes This China Model Unique?
- Exclusivity: Only available for purchase and use in mainland China.
- eSIM Only: No nano-SIM slot; operates strictly with eSIM activation.
- Network Bands: Lacks support for LTE bands 11 and 21, but supports all major 5G Sub-6 bands.
- Model Number: A3270 is distinct from A3267 (rest of world).
- Local Pricing: RMB 6,099 (128 GB), RMB 6,599 (256 GB), RMB 8,299 (512 GB), RMB 9,999 (1 TB).
