Apple's iPad Dilemma: Will the M3 Air and Budget-Friendly 11th Gen Win Over Indian Consumers?

Apple has launched two new iPads for the Indian market with better performance and features at various price levels. The iPad Air (2025), with the new M3 chip, delivers almost twice the performance of its predecessor. It is available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants and begins at ₹59,900 for Wi-Fi. The device is compatible with Apple Intelligence, 5G connectivity, and pairs with the new Magic Keyboard, which costs from ₹26,900.

 

Budget seekers get the entry of the 11th gen iPad (2025) based on the A16 Bionic chip, 30% of which is higher than the original. It now starts at ₹34,900 with a baseline storage of at least 128GB. Each of the two iPads gets iPadOS 18 out-of-the-box alongside 12MP cameras at front and rear.

 

Both devices are available for pre-order today with shipments commencing March 12. The latest iPads have been designed to serve a broad audience, from professionals expecting high performance to regular users in search of a budget-friendly but powerful tablet.

 

Sources: Gadgets 360, Telecom Talk, Economic Times, Times of India