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Google Nexus 7

Full Specifications

Released · Jul 15, 2012

7.0-inch · 800x1280px

This device is also known as Asus Nexus Tablet, Google Nexus Tablet

9.0

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9.2

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I have it 160 users

I had it 112 users

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Availability
Officially announced	Jun 27, 2012

Design
Dimensions	7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches 198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm
Weight	11.99 oz (340.0 g)
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Display
Size	7.0-inch, 59.74% screen-to-body
Type	IPS LCD
Resolution	800x1280px, 216 PPI
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Ambient light sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware
System chip	NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L
Processor	Quad-core 1300 MHz ARM Cortex-A9
GPU	Nvidia ULP GeForce
Memory	1GB (LPDDR3)/8GB 1GB/16GB 1GB/32GB
OS	Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1)
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Battery
Type	4325 mAh, Li - Polymer

Camera
Video recording	Video calling
Front	1.2 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	3.0
WLAN	a,b,g,n 802.11 a, b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor
Location	GPS
Other	NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Multiple speakers
Features	Album art cover, Background playback
Additional microphone(s)	Yes

Phone Features
Notifications	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice commands, Voice recording

Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	16GB

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	32GB

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	32GB
Weight	12.24 oz (347.0 g)
3G Bands	5, 8, 4, 2, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
FCC approval	Date approved: Oct 24, 2012 FCC ID value: MSQME370TG
Measured SAR	Wireless Router: 1.39 W/kg

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Overall User Rating

(18 reviews)

9.2

Build quality

8.4

Camera quality

8.1

Performance

9.7

Display

9.2

Battery life and charging

9.4

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