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

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

10/3/2013 9:44 PM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X Apple iPad (3G 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)

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5 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+9.7"39% Larger screen	vs	7"
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+6800 mAh57% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4325 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+340 grams (11.9 ounces)115% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)28% Thinner
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
132 PPI	vs	+216 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad (3G 16GB)	Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T, Nexus 7 WiFi, Asus Grouper
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	4/30/2010	7/15/2012, Announced: 6/1/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	340 grams (11.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 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 (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (12GB available) SSD
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	Not supported
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 (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
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	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	4325 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	feature not registered
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (body)