The iPad Air (2025, M3 series) lands as Apple’s newest mid-range tablet, blending the crisp design and premium touches of the Air family with a power boost courtesy of the M3 chip. Released alongside the 2025 iPad Pro, it's a refreshing update that’s one generation ahead, but still shares plenty of practical essentials with its predecessor. With an 11-inch display and all the latest iPadOS features straight out of the box, this iPad Air targets users who want something speedy without stepping straight into Pro territory.
Key features:
- Release Date: May 2025
- Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display (2360×1640 px), True Tone and P3 wide colour
- Processor: Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR and 4K video recording
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra-wide landscape camera with Centre Stage
- Build: Aluminium enclosure, slim profile, Touch ID on top button
- Operating System: Ships with iPadOS 18
Who is this for?
The iPad Air (2025, M3 series) is for anyone who wants a capable, modern tablet for work, learning, or play. It’s particularly well-suited to students juggling note-taking and streaming, digital artists using the latest Apple Pencil, or on-the-go professionals who need enough speed for multitasking. Compared to the iPad Pro, you get most of the same performance for less weight (in every sense). If you’re not fussed about Face ID or ultra-premium screens, this Air covers the important stuff—now with enough power for creative and productivity tasks that would have been impossible on older models.
Pros & Cons:
| Pros |
Cons |
| M3 chip keeps multitasking smooth (finally, no more excuses when streaming and sketching at the same time). |
No mini-LED or OLED display—still a Liquid Retina panel, so not as punchy as the iPad Pro's top screen. |
| Landscape front camera is ideal for video calls—looks like Apple finally noticed how we hold tablets. |
Still no Face ID; Touch ID is reliable but old habits die hard. |
| Lightweight build is easy to carry for commuting or travel. |
No camera upgrades beyond last generation, but covers everyday needs. |
Why refurbished?
Choosing a refurbished iPad Air (2025, M3 series) means you’re embracing both premium tech and planet-friendly habits. Every pre-owned device at Back Market meets our rigorous quality checks, so you can trust it’s up to the task, whether you’re logging in for class or doodling during meetings. Learn more about our quality standards.
iPad Air 7 (2025, M3 series)
- LiDAR scanner
- No
- Network
- Wi-Fi + 5G
- Apple Pen Compatible
- Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Compatible with latest Update
- Yes
- Resolution
- 2732 x 2048
- Colour
- Starlight
- Face ID
- No
- Screen size (in)
- 13
- Brightness
- 600 nits brightness
- Front camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- OS
- iPadOS
- SIM format
- eSIM
- Maximum Operating System supported
- iPadOS 18
- Processor
- Apple M3
- Rear camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Series
- iPad Air
- Display Glass
- Standard display
- Headphones connectivity
- USB Type-C
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Model
- iPad Air
- Memory (GB)
- 8 GB
- Minimum system requirements (Windows)
- Windows 10
- Video recording
- 4K 60FPS
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers (landscape)
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- Year of Release
- 2025
- Carrier compatibility
- Unlocked
- Depth
- 6.1 cm
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina display
- Height
- 280.6 cm
- Weight
- 617 g
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Storage (GB)
- 128 GB
- Generation number
- 7
- Brand
- Apple
- Width
- 214.9 cm
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Manufacturer Ref
- A3269
- Pixel density
- 264ppp
- Generation
- 7th gen
- True Tone
- Yes
- Minimum system requirements (Mac)
- macOS High Sierra 10.13