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AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

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General

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Series

iPad Air4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3459, A3460, A34633Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026A3459 Wi-Fi, A3460 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A3463 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)

YLE-W093Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Information Sheet page 1 identifies exact YLE-W09.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

2 March 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

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Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-airRead 28 September 2026On sale with Buy links on 2026-09-28

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3)13Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 28 September 2026Tom's Guide reviews the 11-inch iPad Air M4 and calls it a modest upgrade over last year's iPad Air M3.

HONOR MagicPad34Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MagicPad 4 names the MagicPad 3 as its LCD predecessor.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tablets-ereaders/honors-new-magicpad-4-is-the-worlds-slimmest-tablet-apparentlyRead 23 October 2026Expert Reviews calls the MagicPad 3 the predecessor of the MagicPad 4.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$5994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 202611-inch Wi-Fi from $599, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $749 (U.S.)

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6495Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026Germany: 11-inch Wi-Fi from 649 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 819 Euro incl. VAT

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, CN1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026CN from the China mainland only model A346310EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

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Form factor

Slate10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026EU regulation 2023/1669 slate tablet: device type TABLET, not foldable

Slate3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-distributed EU Product Information Sheet for YLE-W09. Page 1 visually checked.

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

247.6mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

273.4mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Maker landscape width 273.4 mm and height 178.8 mm stored as portrait height and width.

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

178.5mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

178.8mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

4.8mm1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

464g(1 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

450g(15.9 oz)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Approximate 450 g including battery, manufacturer variation by configuration and measurement.

Frame

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Front

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Back

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Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

IP4210EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.15Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.

IP403Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulated product sheet item 15: IP40. Review claims of no IP rating are rejected. This does not establish water resistance.

MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Marketed as 11-inch. The 11-inch model is 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle

12.3in(31.2 cm)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi

3000 × 1920px1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

289.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

OLED1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Max (Hz)
60

Source12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 202660 Hz display14Reviewtechradar.com/tablets/ipad/embargoed-i-tested-the-ipad-air-with-m4-and-apple-just-stretched-the-value-of-the-air-even-furtherRead 28 September 2026The display tops out at 60 Hz, no Pro Motion

BHONOR MagicPad4

Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
60	165

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Maker supports five rates: 60, 90, 120, 144, 165 Hz. Published endpoints stored, no named mode or continuous VRR inferred.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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2,400nits1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Display: HDR peak 2400 nits. Product footnote 6 specifies strong light and HDR content. White window is not published. Outdoor-only HBM is not substituted.

Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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1,000,000:11Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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10bits1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback section. Supported HDR content formats. This is playback/decoding support, not a guarantee that the built-in LCD reproduces HDR luminance.

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Screen surface

Glossy12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026glossy: yes

Glossy4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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5,280Hz2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Claimed 5280 Hz PWM. Kept separate from reviewer base flicker and secondary carrier measurements.

Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026Ships with iPadOS 26 features

Android 161Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Software

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MagicOS 101Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Latest OS

iPadOS 2711Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 28 September 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Air (M2 and later)

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Chipset

Apple M41Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 51Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Process

3nm6Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 28 September 2026M4 is built using second-generation 3-nanometer technology

3nm2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Technical specifications. Exact marketed model.

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

81Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Count	Core
3	Performance
5	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip section: 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores. No clock rate inferred.

BHONOR MagicPad4

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime	3.8
6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance	3.3

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Max CPU clock

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3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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Qualcomm Adreno 8294Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware facts and explicitly scoped review results. Named benchmark minor versions not proved for Geekbench, so Geekbench fields are omitted.

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

91Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

38TOPS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026M4 chip section: the 16-core Neural Engine can process 38 trillion operations per second. The same M4 chip is used in both 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air.

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

12GB1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 202612 GB unified memory

12, 16GB1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Maker exact pairs are 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB. Reference is 12 GB/256 GB Wi-Fi.

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

120GB/s1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

256, 512GB1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Storage type

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Memory card

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None4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Camera section: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size not stated by Apple.19Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels provide depth information using phase detection. This documents the PDAF interpretation of the exact tablet maker specification, which says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BHONOR MagicPad4

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	13	2	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

13MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

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Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20261080p max 240 fps is slo-mo. 720p at 30 fps

BHONOR MagicPad4

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Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

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Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
12	2

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Front Camera section. Stores published 12 MP and aperture. Center Stage is not itself evidence for an ultrawide lens role or 122-degree field of view.

BHONOR MagicPad4

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	9	2.2	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

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Front camera position

Landscape edge1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

BHONOR MagicPad4

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Front autofocus

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No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

21Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Buttons and Connectors diagram shows one speaker at the top and one at the bottom. Landscape stereo speakers

82Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Technical specifications. Exact marketed model.

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Other2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Eight-speaker high and low-frequency array. Schema has no eight-speaker arrangement option.

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speakers section: each side has two tweeters and two woofers, giving eight physical speakers and stereo playback.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

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3.5 mm jack

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Audio features

Spatial Audio playback1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Honor Spatial Audio, IMAX Enhanced2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Technical specifications. Exact marketed model.

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026

No4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

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3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Models A3460 and A3462. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Models A3460 and A3462, 5G NR sub-6 GHz

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20265G (sub-6 GHz) only

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Max download speed

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Modem

Apple C1X1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple C 1 X cellular modem in Wi-Fi + Cellular models

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be) with 2 x 2 MIMO4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Wi-Fi bands

6 GHz12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026iperf 3 tested on a 6 GHz network

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker explicitly lists 2.4 and 5 GHz. Notebookcheck review tested 6 GHz, but that conflict is not resolved and 6 GHz is not substituted.

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026

6.01Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Wireless audio codecs limited to AAC and SBC

SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

NFC

Not available

Not available

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

GPS/GNSS1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026GPS/GNSS on Wi-Fi + Cellular models only

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Dual-band GNSS

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

USB-C4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications and Features: one USB-C port. HDMI and DisplayPort header entries describe video output, not additional physical sockets.

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s)

USB 3.2 Gen 14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Thunderbolt

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Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Refresh rate60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Supports one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz. Exact pixel count not published

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

Supported2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Technical specifications. Exact marketed model.

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Haptics	Charging
Apple Pencil Pro	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	Yes	No	USB-C

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 20268Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 28 September 2026Pencil Pro: tilt, pressure, haptic feedback, hover, pairs and charges magnetically. Pencil (USB-C): tilt, hover, no pressure sensitivity, no haptics, pairs and charges via USB-C

BHONOR MagicPad4

Name	Included
HONOR Magic-Pencil 3	No

Source2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Product page compatibility identifies Magic-Pencil 3. Footnote 4 says accessories are purchased separately.

Pressure levels

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Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Smart Connector on the back

Rear pogo pins4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air	Pogo pins	Yes	No	Yes	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-the-new-ipad-air-powered-by-m4Read 28 September 2026Magic Keyboard for iPad Air: trackpad, 14-key function row, Smart Connector, USB-C on the hinge. $269 for 11-inch9Maker product pageapple.com/us/shop/goto/product/MDFV4Read 28 September 2026Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 11-inch (M4). Weight not published13Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 28 September 2026Reviewer wishes the Magic Keyboard keys were backlit

BHONOR MagicPad4

Name	Connection	Included
HONOR MagicPad4 Smart Keyboard	Pogo pins	No

Source2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Exact tablet keyboard compatibility. Standard contents exclude keyboard. Connection details sourced separately.5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Features section explicitly connects compatible keyboard dock through rear pogo pins.

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Top button/Touch ID sensor

None4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

None13Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 28 September 2026No Face ID. Touch ID on the power button

2D4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MagicPad4 12 GB/256 GB review. Hardware description from the review.

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

7,606mAh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026Rated capacity 7606 mAh15Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property rated Battery Capacity.

10,000mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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10,100mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.93Wh1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery. Up to 10 h web over Wi-Fi OR video playback, up to 9 h cellular web. Video playback connection is not specified.

BHONOR MagicPad4

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Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

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66W2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Battery Life explicitly calls 66 W wired fast charging, with HONOR SuperCharge. Not inferred from an adapter.

Wired charging standards

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HONOR SuperCharge2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4Read 8 October 2026Technical specifications. Exact marketed model.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

Yes20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108894Read 8 October 2026Apple March 17, 2026 USB-C support guide explicitly lists iPad Air (M4) as eligible. Charge other devices section describes powering an iPhone, another USB-C iPad or Apple Watch through appropriate cables/adapters. For iPad-to-iPad USB-C use, negotiation chooses which device supplies power and reconnecting can change direction. No output wattage, charging speed or power-adapter rating inferred.

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Not available

No1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026Maker UK complete standard box list has no charger. Review also explicitly confirms absence. Promotional accessory gifts are not normal box contents.

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

3,735points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance: Geekbench 6.7, 12 GB/128 GB M4 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

13,494points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance: Geekbench 6.7, 12 GB/128 GB M4 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

6,275points12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Performance / 3DMark Wild Life Extreme (ordinary test), 12 GB/128 GB M4 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU. 7189 is Wild Life Extreme Unlimited and belongs to a different test.

5,623points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 5623 points, exact Snapdragon 8 Gen 5/Adreno 829, 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 review unit. Unlimited also happens to score 5623 but is a separate test. No 16 GB/512 GB measurement is claimed.

3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

82%12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

94.8%4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wild Life Extreme Stress Test stability 94.8%, exact 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 unit. 96.3% is ordinary Wild Life stability and is not substituted.

AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

513nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Brightness middle 513 cd/m2, X-Rite i1Pro 3. Tom's Guide measured 489 nits

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

1,140:112Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 20261140:1 (black 0.45 cd/m2)

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

1.9212Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026ColorChecker dE 2000 (Calman). Tom's Guide measured 0.28

0.94Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display ColorChecker dE2000 average 0.9. CalMAN, target sRGB, Normal colour mode and Warm colour temperature, X-Rite i1Pro 3. Exact 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 review unit. Camera photo colour errors are not screen colour accuracy.

Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air 11-inch (M4)

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	11.98
Notebookcheck idle	25.37
Notebookcheck load	3.9
Other	9.74

Source12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026WiFi Websurfing 11 h 59 min, Idle 25 h 22 min (no WLAN, min brightness), Load 3 h 54 min (max brightness)13Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-ipad-air-m4-review-small-tweaks-to-the-gold-standardRead 28 September 2026Row test other: Tom's Guide battery test 9:44:29

BHONOR MagicPad4

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	150	13.08

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-mega-tablet-with-a-12-3-inch-OLED-screen-and-a-no-brainer-price-Honor-MagicPad-4-review.1303952.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026WiFi v1.3 websurfing, Chrome 148, 150 nits, 13 h 5 min. Exact 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 unit. Stored hours use exact arithmetic. Other memory tiers were not tested.

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

135min12Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-11-2026-review-A-slim-tablet-with-Apple-M4-power.1270301.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Battery life / Power consumption: no more than 2 h 15 min, i.e. 135 min upper bound. Review states charging up to 20 W. Adapter model not specified.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

G10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 202615Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property energy Class.

G3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-distributed EU Product Information Sheet for YLE-W09. Page 1 visually checked.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

62h10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 202662 h 0 min15Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.

90h3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-distributed EU Product Information Sheet for YLE-W09. Page 1 visually checked. Regulated test conditions are separate from ordinary review endurance.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026Published as at least 1000 cycles15Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1000 cycles.

1,600cycles3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 item 9 explicitly prints 1600 cycles. No hundreds-of-cycles ambiguity.

Drop resistance class

E10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 202615Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.

E3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-distributed EU Product Information Sheet for YLE-W09. Page 1 visually checked.

Repairability class

C10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 202615Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property repairability Class.

C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer-distributed EU Product Information Sheet for YLE-W09. Page 1 visually checked.

SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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Honor MagicPad4, USB Type-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/ipad-air2Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-airRead 28 September 2026

www.honor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-41Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/ipad-air/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-air/specsRead 30 September 2026

www.honor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/spec1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/tablets/honor-magicpad-4/specRead 8 October 2026UK maker specification, values present in public data-value attributes. Exact MagicPad4, excluding China 12.1-inch hardware.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m4-ipad507cbe11/ipados16Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-air-11-inch-m4-ipad507cbe11/ipadosRead 30 September 2026iPad User Guide, hardware chapter for this exact marketed model.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

255629810EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026A3459 (Wi-Fi). A3460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) is 2556299 with the same label values18EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3459. Property eprel Registration Number.

26143093Maker spec sheet (PDF)honor.com/content/dam/honor/common/energy/product-information-sheet/english/honor_magicpad4_data_sheet_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2: registration 2614309.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/smartphonestablets20231669/2556298Read 28 September 2026EU: minimum guarantee offered by the supplier 12 months15Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3459. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.