Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2015 10:58 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:27 AM

Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

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12 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)43% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1536x2048 pixels37% Higher resolution screen	vs	1200x1920 pixels
+9.7"39% Larger screen	vs	7"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+7340 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3950 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
444 grams (15.54 ounces)	vs	+299 grams (10.47 ounces)48% Lighter
264 PPI	vs	+323 PPI22% 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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

f/2.4 (aperture)

(front) 1.2MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6	Asus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus Razor
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014	7/26/2013
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)	114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)
Weight	444 grams (15.54 ounces)	299 grams (10.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)	1200x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	264 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
System version	iOS 8.0	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iPadOS 13	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29753	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (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	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7340 mAh	3950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD	• Colors: Black • Asus TruVivid technology • OpenGL ES 3.0 • Wireless charging • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (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

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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate