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iPad Air 13-inch price in China

Apple Store prices in China for every iPad Air 13-inch model, with tax, converted to pounds.

From · Wi-Fi · 128 GB

CN¥7,699about £869

US$1,151 · Includes 13% VAT

20th cheapest of 40 countriesChecked 14 Oct 2026

Every iPad Air 13-inch model in China

Colour doesn't change the price: Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight cost the same.

Wi-Fi · 128 GBCN¥7,699Includes tax£869US$1,15120th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi · 256 GBCN¥8,199Includes tax£925US$1,22613th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi · 512 GBCN¥9,899Includes tax£1,117US$1,48013th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi · 1 TBCN¥12,399Includes tax£1,399US$1,85415th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 128 GBCN¥8,999Includes tax£1,015US$1,34617th most expensive of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 256 GBCN¥9,499Includes tax£1,072US$1,42113th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 512 GBCN¥11,199Includes tax£1,264US$1,67515th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 1 TBCN¥13,699Includes tax£1,546US$2,04915th cheapest of 40

Price in China

Wi-Fi · 128 GB, in Chinese yuan

CN¥7,699 since 26 Jun 2026, when Apple raised it from CN¥6,499.

Questions

Is the iPad Air 13-inch cheaper in China than in the UK?

Yes. The Wi-Fi, 128 GB model costs CN¥7,699, about £869, in China. In the UK it costs £949, so it's £80 (8% of the price in the UK) less in China.

Does the price include tax?

Yes. Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.

Where is the iPad Air 13-inch cheapest?

Hong Kong, at about £720 for the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. China is 20th cheapest of 40.

Can visitors get the tax back in China?

Yes. Spend at least CN¥200 and you can claim about 9% back after fees: about CN¥693 on the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.

Has the price changed?

Yes. Apple raised the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model from CN¥6,499 to CN¥7,699 on 26 Jun 2026.

How China compares

In pounds, with tax

Model

Hong KongCheapest£720£148 less (17%)

United StatesWith average sales tax£770£99 less (11%)

ChinaThis page£869Differences are against this

United KingdomYour market£949£80 more (9%)

BrazilMost expensive£1,947£1,078 more (124%)

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40 countries. Differences are against the price in China; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.

Tax

Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.

Tax refund for visitors

Scheme: Departure tax refund for overseas tourists
Minimum spend: CN¥200
Refund: About 9% after fees
On the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model: About CN¥693 back

Claimed when you leave the country. Estimate: the rate after fees depends on the shop. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.

iPad Air 13-inch in other countries

Nearest in price

18Singapore£853 19France£861

20China (this page)£869

21Belgium£869 22Italy£869

Also in Asia

Hong Kong Taiwan Vietnam Thailand Japan

iPad Air 13-inch in all 40 countries

Other Apple products in China

iPadfrom CN¥3,799 iPad Air 11-inchfrom CN¥5,999 iPad minifrom CN¥4,799 iPad Pro 11-inchfrom CN¥10,799 iPad Pro 13-inchfrom CN¥13,299

Sources and method

Prices collected from Apple's public website for China, checked 14 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 16 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.

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