Asus Google Nexus 7
#7286
Asus Transformer Pad TF103C
#7272Category Breakdown
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Transformer Pad TF103C
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 7.0-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus Transformer Pad TF103C has a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~149 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 7 is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the TF103C utilizes an Intel Atom Z3745 with a faster quad-core 1.86 GHz CPU.
- The camera on the Nexus 7 is 1.2 MP, compared to the 2 MP camera on the TF103C, which may offer slightly better image quality.
- The battery capacity is higher in the TF103C at 5000 mAh, compared to 4325 mAh in the Nexus 7, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Nexus 7 starting from 4.1.2 (upgradable to 5.1.1) and the TF103C on 4.4.2, offering distinct software experiences.
- Build quality shows the Nexus 7 is lighter at 340g and more compact, while the TF103C is heavier at 550g and larger in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Google Nexus 7
Asus Transformer Pad TF103C
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
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 (~149 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
Intel Atom Z3745
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.86 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce
Intel Gen 7 (Ivy Bridge)
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4325 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable (19 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)
257.5 x 178.4 x 9.9 mm (10.14 x 7.02 x 0.39 in)
Weight
340 g
550 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes