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Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Nvidia Tegra 3

Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of tablets
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 93% of tablets
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1,105 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 64% of tablets
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Technical Specifications of tablet Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.3

Display

16%

4.1

Camera

14%

3.7

Battery

12%

6.2

Connectivity

8%

6.7

Software & Features

5%

6.3

Design

3%

6.9

Audio & Multimedia

4.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 1,105 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 8.2 points, which is lower than 80% of Tablets.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.3
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Process node
40 nm
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 64.8% of tablets and equal to those in 2.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Pixel density
216 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi which is lower than that of 52.1% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.2 MP which is lower than in 86.3% of tablets and equal to that in 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
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Battery capacity
4,325 mAh
Battery capacity
4,325 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,325 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 80.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
12.5 W
Charging speed
12.5 W
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 12.5 W which is slower than in 58.8% of tablets and equal to speeds in 0.1% of tablets.
Battery life
9.5 hours
Battery life
9.5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9.5 hours, which is shorter than that of 61.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.2% of tablets.
web browsing
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
NFC
yes
â–² Better than 89% of models
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
medium
Update support duration
medium
â–² Better than 47% of models
This tablet offers medium update support, which is longer than the support period of 47.3% of tablets and equal to that of 32.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
347 g
Weight
347 g
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 347 g which is lighter than 82.1% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 50,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    PWM dimming frequency
    50,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 Hz – >2.9k Hz
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (50000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 29.2% lighter
    Weight
    347 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (347 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    347 g vs 490 g
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    12
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    Width
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Nvidia Tegra 3
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Nvidia Tegra 3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    12
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • 50,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    PWM dimming frequency
    50,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 Hz – >2.9k Hz
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (50000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Supports NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 29.2% lighter
    Weight
    347 g
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (347 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    347 g vs 490 g
  • 55.3 mm narrower
    Width
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (120 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    120 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2.86x larger process node
    Process node
    40 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.33 vs 7.1).
    6.33 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    ULP GeForce
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This tablet uses the ULP GeForce GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    ULP GeForce vs Mali-G51
  • 2.86x larger process node
    Process node
    40 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.3 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 57% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    6.4 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 36% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    416 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (416 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    416 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 533 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,333 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1333 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,333 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 51 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    350 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    350 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Chemically Strengthened Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    216 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (216 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    216 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    HDR photo mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • No BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    Timelapse video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 34.3% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,325 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4325 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    4,325 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 30.6% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    12.5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (12.5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    12.5 W vs 18 W
  • 0.5 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    9.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9.5 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    9.5 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    3.0
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    3.0 vs 5.0
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 2.45 mm thicker
    Thickness
    10.45 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.45 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    July 2012
    2012 vs 2019

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3g.co.uk
06/08/2012
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wired.com
14/11/2012
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Nexus 7 With Mobile Data: World's Best 7-Inch Tablet Gets Better
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theverge.com
13/11/2012
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Google Nexus 7 with mobile data review
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heise.de
10/08/2012
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Review: Google Nexus 7 - Bestenlisten - Heise Online
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computerbild.de
22/04/2013
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Google Nexus 7 im Test: Tablet-PC mit Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
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chip.de
17/04/2013
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pcwelt.de
14/12/2012
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Google Nexus 7 3G im Test - PC-WELT
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connect.de
06/11/2012
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Google Nexus 7 im Test - connect Would you like technical specifications for this specific 3G model or help finding firmware updates?
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pcgameshardware.de
18/09/2012
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Asus Nexus 7 im Test - das beste Android-Tablet der Welt Benötigst du spezifische technische Daten oder einen Vergleich zwischen der WLAN- und der 3G-...
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chip.de
15/04/2013
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blablahightech.fr
15/09/2012
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Mon test de la Nexus 7, première tablette de Google
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lemondeinformatique.fr
29/11/2012
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Test Google Nexus 7 : la bonne surprise de cette fin d'année(www.lesnumeriques.com) | 29 August 2012 | Test Google Nexus 7, la tablette qui change la...
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frandroid.com
01/09/2015
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geeknetic.es
06/09/2012
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ASUS Google Nexus 7 [Análisis Completo en Español]
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xataka.com
27/08/2012
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redusers.com
19/07/2012
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enriquerodal.com
23/09/2012
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Análisis del tablet Google Nexus 7 de Asus
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elespanol.com
21/09/2012
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Nexus 7: Análisis a fondo y experiencia de uso
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xatakandroid.com
10/09/2012
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Análisis Nexus 7, nuestra experiencia de uso con la tablet de Google
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theapplelounge.com
02/08/2012
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7 giorni con il Nexus 7: la prova con mano di TAL
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multiplayer.it
10/10/2012
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nexthardware.com
20/09/2012
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malditech.corriere.it
01/09/2012
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androidplanet.nl
12/11/2014
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id.nl
21/11/2012
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fwd.nl
07/12/2012
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What we like about Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable for a cellular tablet
  • Sharp, high-resolution IPS display with wide viewing angles
  • Compact, lightweight design with a comfortable, textured 'dimpled' back
  • Smooth and snappy performance powered by a quad-core Tegra 3 processor
  • Pure Android experience with timely updates directly from Google
  • Strong battery life, often outlasting competitors like the iPad mini
  • NFC support for Android Beam file sharing

What we don't like about Google Nexus 7 2012 3G (1GB + 32GB)

  • No microSD slot for expandable storage
  • Lack of a rear-facing camera (only has a front-facing lens)
  • No HDMI or MHL port for connecting to external displays
  • Connectivity is limited to 3G/HSPA+ speeds, lacking 4G LTE support
  • Limited selection of tablet-optimised apps in the Google Play store
  • Known long-term performance degradation (lag) due to aging flash memory
  • Thick bezels compared to more modern tablet designs

Verdict

The Google Nexus 7 (2012) 3G is a compact 7-inch tablet featuring an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Its standout characteristics include a high-definition 1280x800 IPS display protected by scratch-resistant glass and a portable, lightweight design weighing approximately 340 grams. Key advantages include its HSPA+ cellular connectivity for on-the-go data, a textured back for enhanced grip, and long battery life rated for up to 9 hours of video playback. However, it lacks a rear-facing camera, has no microSD slot for expandable storage, and omits an HDMI port for external video output.

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