Asus Google Nexus 7
#7286
Asus Memo Pad HD7 8 GB
#7270Category Breakdown
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Memo Pad HD7 8 GB
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.753.7
Summary
- The Asus Google Nexus 7 features a solid build with a slightly heavier weight of 340g compared to the lighter Asus Memo Pad HD7 at 302g.
- Both devices have a 7.0" IPS LCD display with the same resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 7 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the Memo Pad HD7 uses the Mediatek MT8125; both have 1GB of RAM, but the Nexus 7 may provide a smoother experience due to its architecture.
- The camera on the Memo Pad HD7 is superior with a 2 MP rear camera versus the Nexus 7's 1.2 MP, although both can record 720p video.
- The Nexus 7 has a larger battery capacity at 4325mAh compared to the Memo Pad HD7's 15mAh, which should translate to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nexus 7 runs Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 5.1.1, while the Memo Pad HD7 comes with Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.2.2, but lacks stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Memo Pad HD7 8 GB
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
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
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Mediatek MT8125 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4325 mAh
15 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Li-Po (15 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
196.8 x 120.6 x 10.8 mm (7.75 x 4.75 x 0.43 in)
Weight
340 g
302 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gray, White, Pink, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Waveshare UI
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Waveshare UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes