Apple officially announced the iPad Air (8th Gen) with M4 chip globally on March 2, 2026, including in the Philippines. Pre-orders begin today, March 4, 2026, and run until March 11. After this period, it will officially go on sale at Apple Stores and reputable retail outlets nationwide.
Here are the prices for each model and storage variant listed on the Apple Store:
| 11-inch Model (Storage) | WIFI Only | WIFI + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | ₱42,990 | ₱52,990 |
| 256GB | ₱49,990 | ₱59,990 |
| 512GB | ₱63,990 | ₱73,990 |
| 1TB | ₱77,990 | ₱87,990 |
| 13-inch Model (Storage) | WIFI Only | WIFI + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | ₱54,990 | ₱64,990 |
| 256GB | ₱61,990 | ₱71,990 |
| 512GB | ₱75,990 | ₱85,990 |
| 1TB | ₱89,990 | ₱99,990 |
The Apple iPad Air 8th generation comes in two models, 13-inch and 11-inch, with both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular variants. It starts with 128GB of storage, up to 1TB, and is powered by the M4 chip paired with a 9-core Apple GPU.
It features a Liquid Retina display with 500 nits peak brightness, both front and back 12MP cameras, and runs on iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence.
Technical Specifications and Availability
Here are the key specifications of the iPad Air (8th Gen):
- Display: 11-inch (2360 x 1640p) / 13-inch (2732 x 2048p) Liquid Retina display, True Tone, P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness
- Processor: Apple M4 chip, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
- RAM & ROM: 12GB unified memory, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB storage
- Up to 10 hours battery life (Wi-Fi only)
- Rear Camera: 12MP camera with 4K video up to 60fps
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra-wide with Centre Stage, 1080p video recording
- OS: iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Optional 5G (eSIM), Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4
- Security: Touch ID on top button
- Dimensions & Weight: 6.1mm thin | 464g (11″ Wi-Fi) | 616g (13″ Wi-Fi)
Pre-orders for the iPad Air (8th Gen) have started on the Apple Store online and will run until March 11. It is also available for pre-order at reputable retailers such as Power Mac Center and Beyond the Box, as posted on their official Facebook pages.
Sources: Apple Store, Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box
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