Asus Google Nexus 7
#7286
Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0
#7282Category Breakdown
Asus Google Nexus 7
Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0
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 more robust build quality with a weight of 340g and dimensions of 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm, compared to the lighter Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0 at 278g and 191.8 x 107 x 8.5 mm.
- The Nexus 7 has a higher resolution display at 800 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density (~216 ppi) than the MediaPad's 600 x 1024 pixels (~170 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 7 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the MediaPad uses the Spreadtrum SC7731G, which may result in better performance for the Nexus.
- The camera on the MediaPad is superior with a 2 MP rear camera compared to the Nexus's 1.2 MP, although both devices lack advanced features like OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nexus 7 at 4325 mAh versus 4100 mAh in the MediaPad, potentially offering longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Nexus runs on a more recent version of Android (upgradable to 5.1.1) compared to the MediaPad's Android 4.4.2 with EMUI 3, which may provide a better user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Google Nexus 7
Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Spreadtrum SC7731G
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
ULP GeForce
N/A
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
2 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4325 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery (16 Wh)
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
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)
191.8 x 107 x 8.5 mm (7.55 x 4.21 x 0.33 in)
Weight
340 g
278 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
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, LE
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 3
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes