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Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) vs Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad mini X Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) 08Points
7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X
7.9"
IPS

768x1024

5
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

4440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)

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Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)} 8 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) vs iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+800x1280 pixels30%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1024 pixels
+216 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs162 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App 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
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (59GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
340 grams (11.9 ounces)vs+308 grams (10.78 ounces)10%
Lighter
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)45%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
7"vs+7.9"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4325 mAhvs+4440 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

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.

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📱 Model features

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Other model namesTablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T, Nexus 7 WiFi, Asus GrouperiPad Mini 1 A1432 (Wi-Fi)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAsusApple
Release date7/15/2012, Announced: 6/1/201211/2/2012
Depth10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight340 grams (11.9 ounces)308 grams (10.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)216 PPI162 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 6.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopiOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)32bit: Apple A5 APL2498 (45nm)
CPUPenta-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 controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)PowerVR SGX543 MP2
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 1599 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
SSD
64GB (59GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
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 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x960 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 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4325 mAh4440 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Google Wallet
• Asus TruVivid technology
• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver
• Oleophobic coating
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)iPad mini (WiFi 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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