Apple iPad mini (WiFi 32GB) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)

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

7/16/2014 10:58 PM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X Apple iPad mini (WiFi 32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 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 (3G 32GB)

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9 Advantages Apple iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
+308 grams (10.78 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)45% Thinner	vs	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+7.9"13% 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
+4440 mAh3% 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
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
768x1024 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen
162 PPI	vs	+216 PPI33% 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	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

32GB (27GB available) / 32GB (28GB available)

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Other model names	iPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Asus
Release date	11/2/2012	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)
Weight	308 grams (10.78 ounces)	347 grams (12.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7.9" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	800x1280 pixels (16:10)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	162 PPI	216 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
System version	iOS 6.0	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 mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (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 SGX543 MP2	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	32GB (28GB available) SSD
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	Not supported	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	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 mini (WiFi 32GB)	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 mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
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
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	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 mini (WiFi 32GB)	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	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	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 mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4440 mAh	4325 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	9 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	feature not registered	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	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 on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad mini (WiFi 32GB)	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