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Google Nexus 7 Rivals and Competitors

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • No rear camera
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)


  • Dual core processor
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi vs 170 ppi)

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • NFC
  • No rear camera

Apple iPad mini Apple iPad mini


  • Dual core processor
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi vs 162 ppi)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • No rear camera
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi)

Google Nexus 10 Google Nexus 10


  • Dual core processor
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • NFC
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • NFC

Amazon Kindle Fire HD Amazon Kindle Fire HD


  • Dual core processor
  • HDMI connector for TV-out (Micro HDMI (Type D))
  • Lacks global positioning system (GPS)

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • No rear camera
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi)
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • Quad core processor
  • NFC
  • No rear camera
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)


  • Dual core processor
  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • The camera lacks autofocus
  • The camera lacks flash
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi vs 149 ppi)

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • NFC
  • No rear camera
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Supports special active stylus for input
  • The camera lacks flash

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Quad core processor
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi vs 189 ppi)

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Google Nexus 7 Google Nexus 7


  • NFC
  • No rear camera
  • Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1


  • Fast mobile data support (4G)
  • Supports special active stylus for input
  • Proprietary USB connector - have to use its cable instead of a standard microUSB

Common for both Pros & Cons

  • Quad core processor
  • Lots of RAM (1024 MB RAM vs 2048 MB RAM)
  • Low pixel density screen (216 ppi vs 149 ppi)

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