Recommended

Nexus 7 vs. Galaxy Tab 4 7.0: Spec by Spec Comparison

The Nexus 7 2013 model and Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 are two tablets that appeal to customers looking for mid-range devices that are portable and efficient.

The Nexus 7 models have been pretty successful and have dominated the 7-inch slate market. The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 hasn't even hit the stores yet, but it seems to be created to go head-to-head with the Asus/Google powerhouse judging from the size and specs. So how do these two match up against one another? Here is a comparison of the two.

Design

Get Our Latest News for FREE

Subscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.

Samsung chose to use the same leather-like backing found on the Galaxy Note 3 on the Tab 4 line so the 7-inch model benefits from this great look. The Nexus 7 features an all-black exterior with large top and bottom bezels. It's a solid-looking device, but lacks the classiness and sophistication seen on the new Galaxy Tab 4 line. Samsung's tablet would have to take it in this area.

Display

The Nexus 7 comes with a 7-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution at 323 ppi. It is an IPS LCD multi-touch display. The Galaxy Tab 4 packs a 7-inch LCD display with 1280 x 800 pixels at 216 ppi. This is slightly less impressive than the numbers on the Nexus 7. The Asus device made a name for itself for having one of the finest displays in the mid-range market and continues that legacy with this one. Samsung loses points for the lower-res

Speed

The Galaxy Tab 4 comes with a 1200 MHz quad-core processer with 1.5GB RAM and runs Android 4.4.2, KitKat stock. The Nexus 7 2013 model packs 1500MHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM. The Nexus seems to have the better specs in this area. It also runs a purer form of Android without all of Samsung's bloatware which also gives it an advantage when it comes to the tablet running efficiently.

Camera

The Nexus 7 comes with a 5-megapixel rear shooter and a 1.2 megapixel front camera while the Galaxy Tab 4 has a 3-megapixel shooter in the back with a 1.3 megapixel in the front. Once again the numbers are in the Nexus's favor. Samsung seems to have skimped a bit with certain components. Both devices probably take good pictures, but the Nexus ones might be nicer.

Conclusion

The Nexus 7 comes with better specs in just about every department. Samsung did a great job with the exterior design by following the Note 3, however, the company gave it inferior components in comparison to Samsung's slate. The Nexus 7 is definitely the better tablet overall.

Was this article helpful?

Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount, you're helping to keep CP's articles free and accessible for everyone.

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage.

Most Popular

More Articles