The Apple iPad Air M3 11″ (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) delivers all the power of Apple’s new M3 chip in a cellular model exclusive to the Chinese market. It supports GPS, 29 LTE bands, and 26 sub-6 GHz 5G bands, though it lacks support for mmWave 5G and LTE bands 11 and 21. Notably, this version uses only eSIM and has no physical SIM slot.
It features a 10.86-inch Liquid Retina display, 8 GB of RAM, storage options up to 1 TB, and Touch ID. Like its global sibling, this iPad supports Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard, and runs iPadOS 18.3 out of the box.
Key Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model ID | iPad15,4 |
| Apple Model No. | A3270 (EMC 8777) |
| Order No. (Blue 128GB) | MCGE4CH/A |
| Processor | Apple M3 – 4.05 GHz, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8 GB (all storage tiers) |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Display | 10.86″ Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 (264 ppi), True Tone, P3 color |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Wide, 4K video |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide, Center Stage, 1080p |
| Audio | Dual stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cellular | 4G LTE (29 bands), 5G (26 sub-6 GHz bands), eSIM only, GPS/GNSS |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3.0 10 Gb/s), Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Biometric ID | Touch ID (Top button) |
| Battery Life | 9 hrs (Cellular), 10 hrs (Wi-Fi or Video) |
| Battery Type | 28.93 Whr Lithium Polymer |
| OS | iPadOS 18.3 pre-installed, supports iPadOS 26 |
| Color Options | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray |
| Dimensions (in) | 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 |
| Weight | 1.01 lbs (460 g) |
| Accessories Included | USB-C Charge Cable (1m), 20W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Launch Price (China) | RMB 6,099 (128GB), RMB 6,599 (256GB), RMB 8,299 (512GB), RMB 9,999 (1TB) |
Key Differences in China Model
- Sold only in mainland China
- Excludes LTE Bands 11 & 21
- Same model identifier as global variant (iPad15,4) but different model number (A3270)
- Same EMC number (8777) shared across all M3 iPads
- No mmWave 5G
