iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular is stocked by Mascom International at KSh 144,000, brand new and sealed, with the M4 chip, 12GB of memory and built-in 5G through eSIM. Made by Apple, the iPad Air 11-inch M4 in this version adds a cellular radio covering 5G and 4G LTE, plus GPS and GLONASS for navigation, to the same 11-inch Liquid Retina screen and 12MP landscape front camera found on the Wi-Fi model. It weighs 465 grams and is 6.1 mm thick. You can see it at our shop in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for executives, lawyers and consultants across Kenya, the iPad Air 11-inch M4 keeps email, contracts and board papers within reach wherever the day goes. A partner moving between a client in Upper Hill, a court session and an evening flight from JKIA cannot always count on hotel or office Wi-Fi. With an active eSIM, the iPad Air 11-inch M4 connects on its own, so you review documents, sign PDFs with Apple Pencil and join Teams calls without draining your phone through a hotspot. The 256GB storage also keeps case files and presentations offline as a backup.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops hand over a cellular iPad without explaining eSIM, Mascom International explains how activation works with Safaricom or Airtel Kenya before you leave the counter. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 replaces both a laptop and a pocket modem in their travel bag. Each unit carries a 12-month warranty, serviced at our Nairobi CBD desk. Visit us to test 5G speeds and Pencil signing in store, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to your office or home.
Common Questions About the iPad Air 11-inch M4
How much does the iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular cost in Kenya?
The iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular costs KSh 144,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi. That covers the 20W USB-C adapter and cable in the box, a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide. It costs KSh 22,000 more than the 256GB Wi-Fi-only model and KSh 20,000 more than the 128GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular at KSh 124,000. Your mobile data bundle or postpaid plan is separate and comes from your network.
Should I choose the iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Cellular or the iPad Pro 11-inch M5?
The iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Cellular at KSh 144,000 costs KSh 29,000 less than the iPad Pro 11-inch M5 256GB Cellular at KSh 173,000 from Mascom International. The Pro adds a newer M5 chip, an OLED screen with a faster refresh rate, Face ID and a thinner body. The Air matches it on 5G, Apple Pencil Pro support, Wi-Fi 7 and storage. Executives who read, write and present will barely feel the gap in daily work. Choose the Pro if you edit video professionally or watch many HDR films.
Does the iPad Air 11-inch M4 support Safaricom 5G?
Yes, the cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 supports 5G on Sub-6 bands, including n78, the 3.5GHz band Safaricom uses for its 5G network. Where 5G is not available, it falls back to 4G LTE on bands that include 3, 20 and 28. You need a 5G-ready plan and must be inside a covered area, such as parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru. Airtel Kenya and Telkom lines work on 4G. Check your network's coverage map before choosing a bundle for travel.
Does the cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 take a physical SIM card?
No, the iPad Air 11-inch M4 Wi-Fi Plus Cellular uses eSIM, a digital SIM stored inside the device, and has no SIM tray. Safaricom and Airtel Kenya both issue eSIM profiles; you request one at an operator shop with your ID, then scan the QR code it gives you in Settings. The iPad can store more than one eSIM profile, so a company data line and a personal line can sit side by side. Our staff can show you where the eSIM settings sit when you collect.
Can I make normal phone calls and send SMS on the iPad Air 11-inch M4?
No, the cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 uses its line for mobile data, so it does not place standard voice calls or send regular SMS over the network. You can still call through WhatsApp, Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and FaceTime over that data connection. If an iPhone shares the same Apple Account, its calls and texts can ring and appear on the iPad nearby. Most executives keep the phone for voice and use the iPad line for documents, email and video meetings on the go.
Is the iPad Air 11-inch M4 good for executives who present at client meetings?
Yes, the iPad Air 11-inch M4 works well for presenting, because its USB-C port sends video to projectors and boardroom screens through DisplayPort. Keynote and PowerPoint run full slide decks from the iPad, and an Apple Pencil can mark up slides live as you talk. The 256GB storage keeps decks and videos offline, so a weak venue connection does not stall your pitch, while 5G reaches cloud files when needed. With a Magic Keyboard attached, sold separately, it also handles reports and minutes.
Who should buy the iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Cellular, and who should skip it?
Buy the 256GB cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 if you travel between offices, sites and towns and need documents and data in one device. Lawyers, consultants, NGO managers and senior sales leads fit this profile well. Skip it if you work mostly from one desk with Wi-Fi, since the 256GB Wi-Fi model saves KSh 22,000. Skip it also if your files are light and stored in the cloud; the 128GB cellular version at KSh 124,000 keeps the 5G and saves KSh 20,000.
Can the iPad Air 11-inch M4 navigate without a phone?
Yes, the cellular iPad Air 11-inch M4 has built-in GPS and GLONASS, so Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze work on their own using mobile data or downloaded offline maps. That suits managers driving from Nairobi to Naivasha or Nanyuki for retreats and site visits. The 11-inch screen shows far more of the route than a phone does, and a passenger can follow traffic updates easily. On longer drives, a USB-C car charger keeps the battery topped up while navigation and 5G run together.
Technical Specifications
Display
- 11-inch Liquid Retina LCD with 2360 by 1640 resolution lets contracts and spreadsheets read clearly at full page width.
- Roughly 264 pixels per inch keeps fine print in legal documents and financial tables legible without constant zooming.
- 500 nits typical brightness, a measure of screen light output, stays workable in hotel rooms, boardrooms and the back seat of a car.
- Anti-reflective treatment cuts glare from boardroom lights and windows, so slides stay readable while you present.
- Apple Pencil support lets you sign PDFs, approve drafts and annotate board papers by hand, with no printing.
Processor and Performance
- Apple M4 chip comes from the same family used in recent Mac laptops, so heavy apps open quickly.
- 8-core CPU with four performance and four efficiency cores balances speed for Excel models with long battery life.
- 9-core GPU, the graphics processor, keeps video calls, slide transitions and screen sharing smooth, even with several apps running in the background.
- iPadOS 26 at release, with an upgrade path to iPadOS 27 for future security fixes and features, which matters for devices holding confidential client data.
- Stage Manager runs overlapping app windows, so email, a contract and a video call can share one screen.
Memory and Storage
- 12GB RAM keeps many browser tabs and several Office files ready at once, without reloading as you switch.
- 256GB of storage gives room for years of board packs, case files, scanned receipts and recorded meetings.
- Around 85,000 photos at about 3MB each, or roughly 25 hours of 4K video at Apple's default settings.
- Offline copies of OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox folders mean work continues wherever the signal drops.
- No expansion slot is fitted; external USB-C drives plug in directly for quick backups of important files.
Cameras
- Landscape 12MP front camera with a 122-degree field keeps you centred on Teams calls with the iPad docked sideways.
- 12MP rear camera at f/1.8 gives clean scans of signed pages, receipts and whiteboard notes after meetings.
- Rear 4K recording at up to 60 frames per second captures site walk-throughs, product demos and event clips.
- Stabilised 1080p front video at up to 60 frames per second suits recorded briefings and short staff updates.
- HDR, which blends several exposures, on both cameras balances bright windows and darker rooms in the same shot or video frame.
Battery and Charging
- 7,606mAh battery, rated at 28.93Wh, covers a working day of email, documents and video meetings.
- 20W USB-C adapter is included, and any USB-C power delivery charger, such as a laptop's, also works.
- 5G and LTE draw more power than Wi-Fi, so expect shorter runtime during long mobile data sessions.
- Tops up from a USB-C car charger or power bank between meetings, airport lounges and site visits on long working trips.
- EU energy label rates the battery for 1,000 charge cycles, or around three years of daily charging.
Connectivity and Network Support
- 5G Sub-6 on bands including n78, the 3.5GHz band behind Safaricom's 5G network in Kenyan towns.
- 4G LTE fallback on bands including 3, 20 and 28 for wide coverage on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom.
- eSIM only, activated with a QR code from your operator, so there is no SIM tray or card to lose.
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle office and hotel networks, earbuds and keyboards, saving bundle data whenever Wi-Fi is available.
- USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with DisplayPort output, plus GPS and GLONASS positioning for maps without a phone.
Package Contents
The sealed box holds the iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular, a 20W USB-C power adapter and a USB-C cable. There is no SIM card inside, since the iPad runs on eSIM from your network. Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard and a folio case are sold separately, and Mascom International can advise on cases that protect the iPad in a briefcase. Check the seal at the counter, or on delivery, before you pay.
Warranty
The iPad Air 11-inch M4 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. It covers factory faults in the screen, battery, cellular radio, ports and cameras that appear in ordinary use. To claim, bring the iPad to the Mascom International service desk in Nairobi CBD with your receipt.
Where to Buy the iPad Air 11-inch M4 in Kenya
Mascom International has the iPad Air 11-inch M4 256GB Wi-Fi Plus Cellular in stock at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, a short walk from most CBD offices, so you can test 5G speed and Pencil signing over a lunch break. Apple lists Space Gray, Starlight, Purple and Blue; send us a WhatsApp message to confirm which colour is on the shelf.
For quotes, corporate orders or questions, contact us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Within Nairobi and its environs you receive the iPad the same day, and offices in Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The 12-month warranty above applies from the day of purchase. Expect clear specifications, correct pricing and dependable after-sales follow-up from our team.
