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MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) vs MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) is AED 545 cheaper than the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) today, sealed new: from AED 4,154 against AED 4,699.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) Sealed new from AED 4,154 at Mr Mobile Pre-owned from AED 4,729 (Refurbished, Revibe) 13 offers from 2 stores → MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) Sealed new from AED 4,699 at iPoint 142 offers from 11 stores →

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MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)newMacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)newMacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)pre-ownedMacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)pre-owned
512GB AED 4,371AED 4,699––

Specs

As each maker states them. We don't test devices, so we don't say which is better.

MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)
Display13.6-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS), 2560 × 1664, 500 nits, P3 wide colour13.6-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS), 2560 × 1664, 500 nits, P3 wide colour
ChipApple M4: 10-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPUApple M5: 10-core CPU, 8-core or 10-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Memory16GB unified memory, configurable to 24GB or 32GB16GB unified memory, configurable to 24GB or 32GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD512GB, 1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours wireless web, up to 18 hours video streaming (53.8 Wh)Up to 15 hours wireless web, up to 18 hours video streaming (53.8 Wh)
PortsMagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, 3.5 mm headphone jackMagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, 3.5 mm headphone jack
Camera12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
External displaysUp to two at up to 6K 60Hz, alongside the built-in displayUp to two at up to 6K 60Hz, or one at up to 8K 60Hz, alongside the built-in display
WirelessWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Apple N1 chip: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread
Weight1.24 kg1.23 kg
Dimensions1.13 × 30.41 × 21.5 cm1.13 × 30.41 × 21.5 cm
ColoursSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, MidnightSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight
In the box30W adapter (8-core GPU) or 35W Dual USB-C adapter (10-core GPU), USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max, USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m)
ReleasedAnnounced 5 March 2025, on sale 12 March 2025Announced 3 March 2026, on sale 11 March 2026

Sources: MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025): Apple Support, Apple Newsroom · MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026): Apple Support, Apple Newsroom

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The MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) is AED 545 cheaper than the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) today, sealed new: from AED 4,154 against AED 4,699. In the UAE today the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) is sealed new from AED 4,154 at Mr Mobile, pre-owned from AED 4,729 at Revibe; the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026) is sealed new from AED 4,699 at iPoint. Prices checked 5 Nov 2026 across 12 stores.