Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Google Nexus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2014 11:34 PM, updated: 6/27/2023 6:10 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 X Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
IPS

800x1280

N/A

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

4325
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB) Compare Asus Google Nexus 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7"
TFT

600x1024

3.1
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)

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12 Advantages Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
+32GB (28GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+800x1280 pixels67% Higher resolution screen	vs	600x1024 pixels
+216 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4325 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
347 grams (12.15 ounces)	vs	+306 grams (10.71 ounces)13% Lighter
10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

3G+ HSPA+

21 Mbps

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Other model names	Tablet Asus Nexus 7 ME370T Cellular, Asus Grouper	Galaxy Tab 3 SM-T2110
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2012, Announced: 10/15/2012	6/1/2013, Announced: 4/30/2013
Depth	10.45 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	120 x 198.5 millimeters (4.72 x 7.81 in)	111.1 x 188 millimeters (4.37 x 7.4 in)
Weight	347 grams (12.15 ounces)	306 grams (10.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	7" inches	7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	600x1024 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	216 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UX UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30SL) (40nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA986 (45nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	Vivante GC1000
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 1599 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) SSD	8GB (5GB available) eMMC
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4325 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	7 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Wallet • Asus TruVivid technology • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White • Quickoffice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Google Nexus 7 (3G 32GB)	Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G (SM-T211 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.71W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)