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Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) 12Points
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

What's the better tablet? Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)

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Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)} 12 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) vs Surface 2 RT (64GB)} 9 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
+299 grams (10.47 ounces)126%
Lighter
vs676 grams (23.66 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1200x1920 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+323 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
vs190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
7"vs+10.6"51%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 3.1MP156%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Other model namesAsus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus RazorMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAsusMicrosoft
Release date7/26/20139/23/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)
Weight299 grams (10.47 ounces)676 grams (23.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanWindows RT 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Penta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (45GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3950 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Asus TruVivid technology
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Wireless charging
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)Microsoft Surface 2 RT (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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