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Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 vs Asus Google Nexus 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) 12Points
10.1"
TFT

1280x800

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 X
7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)

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Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531) vs Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)} 9 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+1.5GB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)31%
Thinner
vs10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+10.1"44%
Larger screen
vs7"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+6800 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4325 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
487 grams (17.05 ounces)vs+340 grams (11.9 ounces)43%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
149 PPIvs+216 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
1280x800 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
ModelGalaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 SM-T531, Samsung SM-T531Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T, Nexus 7 WiFi, Asus Grouper
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date6/1/20147/15/2012, Announced: 6/1/2012
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)176.4 x 243.4 millimeters (6.94 x 9.58 in)120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)
Weight487 grams (17.05 ounces)340 grams (11.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.1" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1280x800 pixels800x1280 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI216 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM822632bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Penta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 1599 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
RAM memory1.5GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (6GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)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 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh4325 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardWireless external keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black
• Samsung TouchWiz UX UI
• Colors: Black
• Google Wallet
• Asus TruVivid technology

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (3G SM-T531)Asus Google Nexus 7 (WiFi 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.941W/kg (body)1.39W/kg (body)
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