Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2013 9:06 PM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)

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12 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
+64GB (59GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11% Thinner	vs	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+264 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	216 PPI
+9.7"39% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+11560 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4325 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
662 grams (23.17 ounces)	vs	+347 grams (12.15 ounces)91% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA)	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	3/16/2012	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)
Weight	662 grams (23.17 ounces)	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	216 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
System version	iOS 5.1.0	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 9.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543MP4	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (59GB available)	32GB (28GB available) SSD
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	11560 mAh	4325 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad 3 (CDMA 64GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
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