Galaxy Tab 7.0 vs 3 Nexus 7: Comparison - Tablet Zone - Tablet Zone

Although it is not for the presentation of the new generation of Nexus 7 , it is quite likely that Google not definitively discard the model Current but sell it at a lower price (some sources point to a price of 150 euros), so it may still be interesting to put face to face their specs with new compact tablets, in this case, the brand new Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 . Can the new tablet compact Samsung become a major rival to the popular Google Tablet

Design

Regarding the design, two tablets are very different. The Galaxy Tab 3 has the characteristic design of many tablets Samsung , very inspired by their smartphones, with very rounded corners rather narrow frames. For now, the Nexus 7 can only get black and tablet Samsung white , although expected in the near future as we see in other colors (there has been talk of black, red and gray).

Regarding dimensions , although the display of both tablets have the same size, it seems that Samsung be less long ( 18.8 cm against 19.9 cm ), narrower ( 11.1 cm against 12 cm ) and less thick (0.99 cm against 10.5 cm ). The Galaxy Tab 3 is also somewhat lighter (302 gr against 340 gr ).

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Although the screen size is the same, 7 inch , there are significant differences in the section resolution , which is 1280 x 800 in the case of Nexus 7 and 1024 x 600 in the Galaxy Tab 3 , ie 216 PPI and 169 PPI , respectively. For now, we should expect the first test to screen for Samsung Tablet to check their quality in other important as brightness or viewing angles.

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Performance

Although first benchmarks suggest that the Galaxy Tab 3 have a good performance (including also the graphic processing), the Nexus 7 has superior characteristics in terms of processor with a Tegra 3 quad core to 1.2 GHz against one of dual core to 1.2 GHz to Samsung Tablet . In regard to the RAM, absolute tie between the two devices, with 1 GB each.

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OS

In this section, the Nexus 7 always have the edge, of course. Input, Google Tablet is now available Android 4.2.2 , while the Galaxy Tab 3 will ship with Android 4.1 , and probably take some time to get the latest versions of Jelly Bean , while the Nexus 7 will be receiving all updates quickly.

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also in terms of storage capacity Nexus 7 is superior beforehand: Google Tablet doubles the available memory, being able to get 16 or 32 GB , while the Galaxy Tab 3 come with 8 or 16 GB . However, an important point for Samsung Tablet is that will card slot micro-SD (up to 64 GB ), which ultimately means the possibility of having more storage capacity than any of the two models Nexus 7 .

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battery both tablets have similar capacity, although Nexus 7 is slightly higher: 4325 mAh to Tablet Google and 4000 mAh for Samsung . However, also this case must await the test of autonomy that can be made when the Galaxy Tab 3 hits the stores to see what the actual battery life.

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As you know, one of the characteristics of Nexus 7 is to have a single front camera, 1.2 MP . To whom is important to have a rear camera to take pictures with your tablet, however, the Galaxy Tab 3 take advantage, as well as the front camera of 1.3 MP and the other in the back of 3 MP .

Connectivity

Although it took something to get 3G version , Nexus 7 you can get and both Wi-Fi only, as with mobile connection also. The Galaxy Tab 3 is also expected to be able to acquire the two modalities. The two tablets also have Bluetooth 3.0 .

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Price

The price can be a determining factor in deciding between the two tablets and, although we are still awaiting confirmation of what the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 by Samsung , it seems difficult that may surprise us one less than the Nexus 7 , especially if after the presentation of the new generation, this see lowered its price model, as noted by some leaks, 150 euros. We look to keep you informed.