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Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Google Nexus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) 02Points
7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)

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Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)} 2 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB) vs Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
+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
1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core129%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
340 grams (11.9 ounces)vs+298 grams (10.43 ounces)14%
Lighter
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)58%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
216 PPIvs+359 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
7"vs+8.4"20%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4325 mAhvs+4900 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11.49GB available)
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)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
ModelGoogle Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Other model namesTablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T, Nexus 7 WiFi, Asus GrouperTablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date7/15/2012, Announced: 6/1/20127/1/2014
Depth10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight340 grams (11.9 ounces)298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size7" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels (16:10)1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)216 PPI359 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)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 1599 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
SSD
16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 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 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4325 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingE-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Google Wallet
• Asus TruVivid technology
• Colors: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 16GB)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.39W/kg (body)0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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