- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Google Nexus 7
- 7"
- 16 GB
- WiFi
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
#1 in Google tablets
Released July, 2012
Rated 100% by by Peter (Nov, 2012)Using the touch interface on the Nexus 7 is so fast and crisp that it's just plain fun to use.
Conclusion Check out the Google Nexus 7
First reviewed July, 2012
Features Key features of the Google Nexus 7
7”
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Rated 100% by by Nicole-Jamison (Jul, 2012)The touchscreen is very responsive and the system is extremely fast.
screen size
7"
10.1"
10.1"
Nexus 7 by yesindeedie1 (Oct, 2012)The display is good and I like the 7" size in that I can hold it in one hand with ease while reading.
Nexus 7 by DCNY (Nov, 2012)Display is sharp and size of tablet makes for good reading and game-play.
screen resolution
Nexus 7 by chrisvioxxx (Dec, 2012)I am very happy with my Apple iPad and its amazing Retina display but there are times that I do not want to carry a heaver 10inch tablet around and so I waited for the arrival of Apple's iPad Mini.
Nexus 7 by SecretAsianMan--S.A.M. (Aug, 2012)The text is still incredibly crisp on the Nexus 7, even though it's not quite Retina quality, and the white color of the pages is very neutral and easy on the eyes.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB  | 2 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 1.2 MP  | 2 MP |
Nexus 7 by Thaddeus-Cultt (Oct, 2012)The front camera is 1.2 megapixels, and the quality of it puts the one on my Apple devices to shame (I'm only talking about the front camera, the back camera on the iPad is far superior to this one).
Nexus 7 by aleon1220 (Sep, 2012)I found only one small issue and is that there is no app preloaded for the front camera.
processor
Nexus 7 by John-AstonThe Novo 7 Fire / Flame has a Dual Core processor that is fast - making web browsing quick; and so is using Apps like a trial version of the new MS Office Suite for Android that Microsoft officially releases next month; as well as using processing-intense programs such as 3D games - which work well with no lag time - based on some of the popular titles I tested out.
Nexus 7 by Omar (Oct, 2012)It's very light and using it is very smooth (Jelly bean and quad core ) , I love it.
Performance Real world tests of Google Nexus 7
cpu speed
Nexus 7 by D.L.C (Aug, 2012)Resolution is expected to be bumped up to 1920 x 1080, new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor for increased speed, 2 gigs of RAM, a back camera, and for the cellular plan, LTE.
Nexus 7 by Dan-The-Man (Oct, 2012)Google and Asus strategically cut out less useful features like 3G, back-facing camera and vibration in order to have high-quality essentials such as processor, screen and build quality, which I think was a brilliant design decision.
sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark
Nexus 7 by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)In the Sunspider benchmark, it scored a respectable 1732ms, which isn't too much slower than the Transformer Prime with its non-low-end Tegra 3 chip.
Nexus 7 by J.-Majane (Dec, 2012)Web browsing is very fast, HD video plays without any hiccups, and I haven't seen any slowdowns in performance during my limited time spent with games.
battery life
9 hour
7 hour
7 hour
Nexus 7 by rabbi (Jul, 2012)Good display of 1920 x 800, tegra 3, long battery life, front facing camera, corning glass, GPS, you even get a free $25 for use in google play.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Quad core -
Capacitive -
1.2 MP -
340 g -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors -
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean -
215 ppi -
Detects movement for interactive apps -
Great for maps and navigation apps -
24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v4.0) -
Get directions and navigation, geotag photos -
bypass PIN entry, easier to unlock with one hand -
Jul, 2012 -
199 x 120 x 10 mm -
use multiple fingers at once for more complex interactions -
1.3 GHz -
Can be operated hands free
cons
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7" -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
Poorer input sound quality -
need wi-fi or wired connection to be online
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 903 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by CaptainBrown  Rated 60% by by Erika-D.-Evans (Jan, 2013) Rated 60% by by Michigan-Shopper (Sep, 2012) |
Apps
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by A.-Whalen--Car-Buff--Gamer--Reader--Music-Fan--Dad--Husband--etc..... (Sep, 2012)It's great for reading email, sending quick IMs, surfing the web, opening and viewing files, listening to music and watching movies.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by Alma--togethergirlonline.com (Oct, 2012)That is really nitpicking because I'm able to do everything on this tablet between netflix, books, sirius, chrome, games, and customizing.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by Dan-The-Man (Oct, 2012)Pocket is pretty much flawless on this thing and there are a variety of comic book reader apps you can install to read all of the sketchy.
Screen
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by Jetally (Oct, 2012)The tablet is fast and has great resolution and graphics card for watching videos and this device is actually a pretty good gaming system with no lag and good controls with just touch screen only and great graphics.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by jhevia (Sep, 2012)I love this tablet, it is not the biggest but it's size let you handle it in a easy way, and still a nice size screen to watch movies or web pages.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by steven-y--Steven-Y (Aug, 2012)I surf the net and the Tegra 3 does it efficiently, I read my books and the screen is lit perfectly, I wanted something comfortable to hold and it does that pretty good too.
Type
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by ButcherChopGoogle Play offers tons of movies and Netflix works great!! My Android phone provides me with a FREE WiFI Hotspot so Im online when I need to be.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 80% by by William-Hughes (Oct, 2012)I've used Android since the HTC Hero I had on Sprint running Android 1.5, and I'm impressed with how much it's improved since then.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by Dan-The-Man (Oct, 2012)Android also has a huge variety of emulator options and I am playing through Kirby and SMB3 on SNESoid, which is fantastic.
Operating system
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 80% by by D.L.C (Aug, 2012)Jelly Bean isn't as smooth as iOS 5/6 but it is better than every other Android device that my friends and family have used (and I played around with).
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 80% by by Gary (Nov, 2012)I am used to an iPad so it seemed a little small at first but I love the greater flexibility/control over the OS that Apple refuses to allow.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by jenn (Sep, 2012)The display is great & the Jelly Bean OS runs beautifully, very fast & smooth.
Battery
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 20% by by siafu (Oct, 2012)I recently bought a 16GB Nexus 7 (totally new, in original sealed box) from the Office Depot, charged it fully as instructed and then after 4 hours of use it died and would not charge.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 100% by by HeatherMmmm (Sep, 2012)I have been very happy with battery life, as well.
Google Nexus 7 16GB | Rated 80% by by CaptainBrownThe 7" size is a no brainer for me, since it can fit in my back pocket with a case on, and I can use it comfortably by holding it with one hand for hours.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Google Nexus 10 OK sunspider 0.9.1 benchmark Nexus 10 16 GB vs Nexus 7 16GB |
 | 2 | Apple iPad mini Lightest Apple iPad mini vs Google Nexus 7 |
 | 3 | Kobo Arc Largest amount of storage capacity Kobo Arc vs Google Nexus 7 |
 | 5 | Apple iPad 1 6-way tie: Has a light sensor Apple iPad 1 vs Google Nexus 7 |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Newest on the market Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 vs Google Nexus 7 |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 4-way tie: Supported card formats Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 vs Google Nexus 7 |
 | 8 | Asus MeMO Pad 4-way tie: Supported card formats Asus MeMO Pad vs Google Nexus 7 |
New duel?
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