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Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

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

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Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB) 13Points
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)} 13 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB) vs Surface Pro (128GB)} 7 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
+290 grams (10.15 ounces)2 times
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)49%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 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
+(back) 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+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 64bit Dual-core (22nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (83GB available)6 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
3950 mAhvs+5087 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Surface Pro (128GB)
Other model namesAsus Nexus 7 ME571K, Asus Nexus 7 2, Asus RazorTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusMicrosoft
Release date7/26/20132/9/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight290 grams (10.15 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size7" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1200x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanWindows 8 Pro
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopWindows 8.1 Pro
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806464bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 4753 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB DDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (83GB available)
SSD
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot 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 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3950 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature 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
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi 16GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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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