iPad Air vs iPad Pro - What are the differences?

The sides of the iPad Air and iPad Pro are square, which is very important for accessories, as we’ll see later in this post. The camera module is more prominent on the iPad Pro than on the iPad Air, as it has more advanced camera technology.

Of course, colours are something we give a lot of importance to when choosing an iPad: The iPad Pro is available in Space Grey and Silver. The iPad Air comes in five beautiful colours: Space Grey, Star White, Pink, Purple and Blue. We know it's going to be hard to choose.

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The iPad Air vs iPad Pro screen

Beyond size, there are differences in screen technology between the iPad Air vs the iPad Pro. The iPad Air comes in a single screen size: 10.9 inches. However, the iPad Pro comes in 11 inches and 12.9 inches. So, if you're looking for a large, laptop-like screen, the iPad Pro is for you.

The iPad Pro screen is brighter and shows all content more smoothly, thanks to ProMotion technology. This technology gives the iPad a high refresh rate. If the iPad Air runs at 60Hz, the iPad Pro runs at 120Hz. This means that every movement, or movement through the system, will feel much more fluid.
The iPad Pro screen is brighter and shows all content more smoothly, thanks to ProMotion technology. This technology gives the iPad a high refresh rate. If the iPad Air runs at 60Hz, the iPad Pro runs at 120Hz. This means that every movement, or movement through the system, will feel much more fluid.

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The iPad Air vs the iPad Pro Which processor is better?

Both the iPad Pro and iPad Air have Apple's M1 chip, making the iPad Pro and iPad Air incredibly powerful. So, whichever one you choose, you'll get one of Apple's fastest processors. It's the same as the 13" MacBook Pro.

Also read to know more on the features of different types of M1 Apple Processors, here.

iPad Air vs iPad Pro: Camera

The iPad Air has a single 12-megapixel rear camera. Perfect for taking photos when you need to, scanning documents.
The iPad Pro has two cameras: A traditional 12 megapixel and a 10-megapixel ultra-wide-angle. In addition to this two-camera module, there is the revolutionary LiDAR scanner. This scanner can calculate the distance to targets, walls, places. This is a breakthrough in augmented reality Apps. For example, to try out furniture in your home, AR games, etc.

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iPad Air vs iPad Pro: They use the same accessories

The iPad Air and the iPad Pro are compatible with the latest Apple accessories. Both with the Apple Pencil 2, Smart Keyboard Folio and Magic Keyboard. So, whether you get an iPad Pro or an iPad Air, you'll have the best accessories available.

The iPad Air vs the iPad Pro: Storage

The iPad Air starts at 64GB capacity and then jumps to 256GB. The iPad Pro starts at 128GB, and is then available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.

Features	iPad Air	iPad Pro
Screen	10.9 inches	11 inches
Screen brightness	500 nits	600 nits
Screen-refresh rate	60 times per second	120 times per second
Rear camera	12 Mpx wide-angle	Wide-angle and 12 Mpx ultra-wide-angle
Unlocking method	Touch ID	Face ID
Apple Pencil 2 + Magic Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Processor	M1 chip	M1 chip
Connectivity	Wi-Fi + 5G	Wi-Fi + 5G
Colours	Space Grey, Star White, Pink, Purple and Blue.	Space Grey and Silver
Storage	64GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Battery life	10 hours of web browsing	10 hours of web browsing

To sum up: Which iPad should I go for?

The iPad Air will meet everyone's needs, even if you need to do heavy, powerful work or tasks. And, thanks to its all-screen design, you'll be able to do everything much better.

So, who is the iPad Pro for? The iPad Pro 12.9 inches is only available on the iPad Pro for people who need a large screen.

Got any questions? You can compare all iPads in our iPad comparator.

If you still have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of our iSTYLE outlets, and our experts will help you make the decision.