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Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Europe 32 GB| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 70.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.3 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2013-07-24 |
| 9.57 x 6.75 x 0.31 inches | 7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 inches |
| 19.29 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 225.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 7 inches |
| 2560 x 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Super Clear LCD | IPS LCD |
| 299 pixels per inch | 323 pixels per inch |
| -- | 300 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 9.46 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EV-DO A, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 8220mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3950mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 43 hours talk time | -- |
| 9.12 | 5.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a little bit better than Google Nexus 7 (2013), getting a score of 77.4 against 70.8. These tablets include Android OS, but the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has older 4.4.2 version and Google Nexus 7 (2013) has Android 5.0 version. Although the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) and the Google Nexus 7 (2013) were only released 1 months apart, Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)'s construction is heavier but a bit thinner.
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a slightly better screen than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because although it has a just a little worse pixels density, it also counts with a really larger screen and a better 1600 x 2560px resolution. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a lot bigger memory to store more games and applications than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because it has a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 64 GB and more internal storage capacity.
The Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has a bit better hardware performance than Google Nexus 7 (2013), and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) also has a better graphics processing unit and more RAM. GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) features a really longer battery performance than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because it has an 8220mAh battery capacity.
The Google Nexus 7 (2013) has just a bit better camera than Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition), although it has a worse 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition and a lot worse 5 mega pixels resolution back facing camera.
Although Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Nexus 7 (2013), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Google Nexus 7 (2013). If you prefer to save some money, you can get the Google Nexus 7 (2013), giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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