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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 (2013) X Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) 05Points
7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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18Points Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X
7"
IPS

1200x1920

5
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3950
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A) vs Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)} 18 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3950 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
306 grams (10.71 ounces)vs+299 grams (10.47 ounces)2%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
600x1024 pixelsvs+1200x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+323 PPI90%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
7"
Only digital zoom
4G LTE
100 Mbps
Capacitive
+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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Tab 3 SM-T217A (AT&T)Asus Nexus 7 ME571KL, Asus Nexus 7 2 LTE, Asus Razor
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date9/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/20137/26/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)114 x 200 millimeters (4.49 x 7.87 in)
Weight306 grams (10.71 ounces)299 grams (10.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution600x1024 pixels (16:9)1200x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User InterfaceTouchWiz UX UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 2, 4, 5, 13)LTE 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 - Europe: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull 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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3950 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Black
• Quickoffice
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Asus TruVivid technology
• OpenGL ES 3.0
• Wireless charging
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 4G (SM-T217A)Asus Google Nexus 7 2013 (4G 16GB)
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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