Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) vs Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) vs Apple iPad Air tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7"
IPS
IPS
1200x1920
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3950
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
8820
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air (4G 32GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
16 million |
(back) 5MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
f/2.4 (aperture) |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Model | Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) |
Other model names | Asus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus Razor | iPad Air A1475 (4G LTE + CDMA), iPad 5, iPad Air 1 |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Asus | Apple |
Release date | 7/26/2013 | 11/1/2013, Announced: 10/22/2013 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) |
Weight | 299 grams (10.47 ounces) | 478 grams (16.73 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 7" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 323 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | iOS 7.0 |
Firmware update | Android 5.0 Lollipop | iOS 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | 64bit: Apple A7 (APL5698) (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 450MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark X: 13597 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 32GB (23GB available) eMMC |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
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 | 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 | 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 | LTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 | 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+, LTE | 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 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 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 | feature not registered | 33mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 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 | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
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, H.263 | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
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 | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 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 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3950 mAh | 8820 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 32GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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 • Asus TruVivid technology • OpenGL ES 3.0 • Wireless charging • Java framework | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) | iPad Air (4G 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 |