How does the iPad mini with Retina stand up against the most popular 7-inch Android tablet, the Nexus 7 (2013)? We’re about to find out.
While there are tons of 7-inch tablets out on the market these days, the two you most commonly here discussed are the first generation iPad mini, and the two versions of the Nexus 7. With the 2013 edition of the Nexus 7 only being a few months old it makes sense to match it up against Apple’s latest diminutive tablet. Who comes out on top? That’s for all of you to decide as you compare their specs. Take a look at the table below and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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Display Specs | 7.9-inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel display (324 ppi) | 7.02-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display (323 ppi) | ||
Operating System | iOS 7 | Android 4.3 (at launch | ||
Processor | A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor | 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro | ||
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External Storage | No | No | ||
Main Camera (Back) | 5MP iSight Camera | 5MP | ||
Secondary Camera (Front) | 1.2MP FaceTime HD Camera | 2 Megapixel, Full HD Recording | ||
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Wi-Fi | i-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n | ||
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | ||
Battery | Built-in 23.8-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery | 3950 mAh | ||
NFC | No | Yes | ||
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Height | 7.87 inches (19.99 cm) | 7.87 inches (19.99 cm) | ||
Width | 5.3 inches (13.46 cm) | 4.49 inches (11.4 cm) | ||
Depth | 0.29 inches (7.5 mm) | 0.34 inches (8.65 mm) | ||
Weight | 0.73 pound (331 g) | 10.23 oz (290 g) | ||
Colors | Space Grey, Silver | Black |

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