Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Google Nexus 7 vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/16/2014 11:10 AM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air X Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

8820
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)

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4 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	vs	15 Advantages Apple iPad Air (4G 16GB)
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)81% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+16GB33% More internal storage for applications and files
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)39% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
216 PPI	vs	+264 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"	vs	+9.7"39% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4325 mAh	vs	+8820 mAh104% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper	iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012	11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013
Depth	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	347 grams (12.15 ounces)	478 grams (16.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	216 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)	Basemark X: 13597
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) SSD	16GB eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4325 mAh	8820 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad Air (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered