Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB) vs Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB)

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

10/27/2013 7:49 PM, updated: 11/9/2021 9:35 AM

Compare Apple iPad 2 X Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

0.7
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

6930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)

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11 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Apple iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+347 grams (12.15 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	613 grams (21.46 ounces)
+800x1280 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1024 pixels
+216 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)19% Thinner
7"	vs	+9.7"39% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 0.7MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4325 mAh	vs	+6930 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Other model names	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper	iPad 2 A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Apple
Release date	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012	3/11/2011
Depth	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	347 grams (12.15 ounces)	613 grams (21.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	216 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 9.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)	32bit: Apple A5 APL0498 (45nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) SSD	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	0.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	960x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 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	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4325 mAh	6930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 16GB)	iPad 2 (3G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (body)