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Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Wi-Fi Only 32 GB| Global Score | |
| 71.3 | 70.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2013-07-24 |
| 8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 inches | 7.87 x 4.49 x 0.34 inches |
| 9.52 ounces | 10.23 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 215.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 7 inches |
| 1200 x 1920 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 283 pixels per inch | 323 pixels per inch |
| -- | 300 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset |
| Quad-Core 2500 MHz processor | Krait (Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 320 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP + 2.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.48 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, EDGE and GPRS |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 5.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3950mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 1100 hours standby time 19 hours talk time | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.84 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is just a bit better than the Google Nexus 7 (2013), getting a 71.3 score against 70.7. Both of these devices use Android OS, but the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has 4.4 version while Google Nexus 7 (2013) has Android 5.0. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a newer tablet device, and it's also a little bit lighter and way thinner than the Google Nexus 7 (2013).
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features a little bit better hardware performance than Google Nexus 7 (2013), and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a greater amount of RAM and a much better graphics processor working at 450 MHz. The Google Nexus 7 (2013) and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact both count with similar displays, because although the Google Nexus 7 (2013) has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1200 x 1920px resolution, it also counts with a bit more pixels per inch of screen.
The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact counts with a greater memory capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because although it has just 16 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that allows up to 128 GB. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact captures just a bit better videos and photos than Google Nexus 7 (2013), and although they both have the same (Full HD) video definition, a F2.4 camera aperture and the same video frame rates, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact also has a back-facing camera with way more megapixels.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a bit superior battery life than Google Nexus 7 (2013), because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity against 3950mAh.
Although Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a better device, it costs 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 are trying to save some money, you can get the Google Nexus 7 (2013), and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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