Asus Google Nexus 7
#6040Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
#5697Category Breakdown
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
Performance
45.749.7
Camera
14.114.1
Display
46.246.2
Battery
30.030.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.436.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
25.426.8
Summary
- The Asus Google Nexus 7 and Nexus 7 Cellular share similar build quality, both featuring a 7.0" LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, but the Cellular variant is slightly heavier at 347g compared to 340g.
- Performance is identical, as both models utilize the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, although the Cellular version offers more RAM at 16GB compared to the 8GB in the standard model.
- Camera specifications are the same, with both having a 1.2 MP rear camera capable of 720p video and no front camera.
- Battery capacity is also identical at 4325 mAh, with no wireless charging support.
- Software experience is similar, running Android 4.1.2 (upgradable to 5.1.1), but the Cellular model includes hotspot functionality in its connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
ULP GeForce
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.2 MP
1.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4325 mAh
4325 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Li-Ion 4325 mAh, non-removable (16 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
340 g
347 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
3.0
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass