The Apple iPad Air M3 13″ (Wi-Fi+Cell) blends powerful performance with mobile freedom. This cellular-equipped model supports 5G, 4G LTE, and GPS/GNSS, ideal for professionals on the go. Identified as Model A3269 and iPad15,6, this iPad was released globally in March 2025 (excluding mainland China).
It features a stunning 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, the efficient and fast Apple M3 chip, and comes in four sleek color options—Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray.
iPad Air M3 13″ (Wi-Fi+Cell): Full Hardware Breakdown
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model ID | iPad15,6 |
| Apple Model No. | A3269 (EMC 8779) |
| Order No. (Blue 128GB) | MCJ24LL/A |
| Processor | Apple M3 – 4.05 GHz, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Display | 12.9″ Liquid Retina, 2732×2048 (264 ppi), 600 nits, P3 wide color, True Tone |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Wide (4K video) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide (1080p, Center Stage) |
| Speakers | Dual landscape stereo |
| Microphones | Dual |
| Biometric ID | Touch ID (Top button) |
| Battery | Lithium Polymer (36.59 Whr) |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hrs (cellular), 10 hrs (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | 5G (26 bands), 4G LTE (31 bands), eSIM only, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB Support | USB-C (USB 3, 10 Gb/s), Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro, USB-C Apple Pencil |
| Keyboard Support | Magic Keyboard (new and old), Smart Keyboard Folio |
| Pre-installed OS | iPadOS 18.3 (22D2062) |
| Max OS Supported | iPadOS 26 (Apple Intelligence supported) |
| Dimensions (inches) | 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.24 |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs (617g) |
| Housing Colors | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital/Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| Video Codecs | HEVC, H.264, ProRes, Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Accessories Included | USB-C Charge Cable (1m), 20W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Original Prices (US) | $949 (128 GB), $1049 (256 GB), $1249 (512 GB), $1449 (1 TB) |
Feature Comparison: Wi-Fi vs Wi-Fi+Cell iPad Air M3 13″
| Feature | Wi-Fi Only | Wi-Fi+Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular Support | ❌ None | ✅ 5G & 4G LTE (eSIM only) |
| GPS/GNSS | ❌ Not available | ✅ Supported |
| Battery Life (Web Browsing) | 10 hours | 9–10 hours (depending on network use) |
| Weight | 616 g (1.36 lbs) | 617 g (1.36 lbs) |
| SIM Type | N/A | eSIM only (no physical SIM) |
| Use Cases | Home, Office, Schools | Travel, Fieldwork, Remote Work |
