Specification and Feature differences between the Nexus 10 and the Asus Nexus 7
In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at two of the most commercially successful tablets available on the market, namely the Nexus 10, and the Nexus 7 powered by Asus. They both come with some interesting features that give them their own identity, and today we will see what exactly those features are.
Nexus 10
Design and Features
This tablet was released in November 2012, and it weighs 603 grams. Its measurements are 8.9 x 177.6 x 263.9 mm, and upon its release, the only available color was black. The tablet has Android JellyBean support and it can also be upgraded to run Android KitKat. Getting into the hardware aspect of the device, it has an Exynos 5250 chipset, a Mali-T604 GPU, and a 1.7 GHz dual core processing unit, to complement the 2 GB of RAM available. Speaking of memory, it comes with 16/32 GB options for internal memory, and no possibility of adding a microSD.
Display, Camera and Battery
The Nexus 10 has a 10.1 multi-touch Super PLS TFT display, with a pixel density of 299 ppi, and Corning Gorilla Glass 2 has been added for that extra protection. In the camera department, there is a 5 MP shooter on the rear side of the device, while the front houses a 1.9 MP lens. The camera on this tablet comes with standard features. You can talk up to 9 hours, and leave your device in standby mode for about 500 hours, thanks to the 9000 mAh battery provided for this model.
Asus Nexus 7
Design and Features
The Nexus 7 comes only in black, just like its opponent for the day, but in terms of dimensions, it is both smaller and lighter. It has 340 grams and measures 10.5 x 120 x 198.5 mm. The devices runs on Android JellyBean, upgradeable to Android KitKat, and from a hardware perspective, it runs on the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, a 1.2 GHz quad core processor and ULP GeFore GPU. It has 1 GB of RAM and internal memory varies between 8, 16 and 32 GB.
Display, Camera and Battery
The display on the Nexus 7 is also smaller than the one on the Nexus 10, as it has only 7 inches, compared to the 10 inches that the Nexus 10 has. The technology used is IPS LCD and the screen is covered with a protective layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. With no front camera and a rear camera of only 1.2 MP, the Nexus 7 falls way behind in this category. The tablet features a Li-Ion 4325 mAh battery that can sustain 10 hours of talk time.
Conclusion
If you are willing to pay a little more, you will get the best device. The Nexus 10 costs a little more than the Nexus 7 but also offers without question the best services, specs and features. Everything from screen size and screen protection, to camera, leaves the Nexus 7 behind
Prices
On Amazon.com, the Nexus 7 costs around $269 while the Nexus 10 will set you back about $387
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