The Apple iPad Air M3 13″ (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) is the exclusive mainland China variant of Apple’s 2025 M3-powered tablet. It features the same sleek Liquid Retina display, Apple M3 processor, and 8 GB of RAM as its global counterpart, but with cellular bands tailored for the Chinese market.
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Unlike earlier models, this iPad supports only eSIM and does not feature a physical nano-SIM slot. The device provides 29 LTE bands and 26 5G bands but omits mmWave and LTE Bands 11 and 21. It is only sold in China and carries the unique model number A3271 with identifier iPad15,6.
iPad Air M3 13″ (Wi-Fi+Cell, China) Specs Overview
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model ID | iPad15,6 (China variant) |
| Apple Model No. | A3271 (EMC 8779) |
| Order No. (Blue 128GB) | MCJK4CH/A |
| Processor | Apple M3 – 4.05 GHz, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage Options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Display | 12.9″ LED-backlit Liquid Retina, 2732×2048 (264 ppi), 600 nits |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Wide, 4K video |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide, 1080p, Center Stage |
| Audio | Dual landscape stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cellular Support | 4G LTE (29 bands), 5G (26 bands), eSIM only |
| GPS/GNSS | Supported |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3, 10 Gb/s), Smart Connector, Magnetic Connector |
| Biometric ID | Touch ID (Top button) |
| Battery Life | 9 hrs (cellular), 10 hrs (Wi-Fi) |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer (36.59 Whr) |
| Stylus Support | Apple Pencil Pro, USB-C Apple Pencil |
| Keyboard Support | Magic Keyboard (2025 & prior), Smart Keyboard Folio |
| Pre-installed OS | iPadOS 18.3 (22D2062) |
| Max OS Supported | iPadOS 26 (with Apple Intelligence AI) |
| Dimensions (inches) | 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.24 |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs (617 g) |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital/Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| Video Codecs | HEVC, H.264, ProRes, Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Included Accessories | USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Original Price (China) | RMB 7799 (128 GB), RMB 8299 (256 GB), RMB 9999 (512 GB), RMB 11,699 (1 TB) |
Key Differences: China vs. Global Version
| Feature | China Version | Global Version |
|---|---|---|
| Cellular Bands | 29 LTE, 26 5G (no Band 11/21, no mmWave) | 31 LTE, 26 5G (no mmWave) |
| SIM Support | eSIM only | eSIM only |
| Regional Availability | Mainland China only | Worldwide (except China) |
| Model Number | A3271 | A3269 |
| Order No. (Blue 128GB) | MCJK4CH/A | MCJ24LL/A |
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