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It’s finally here. The new Nexus 7, Google’s update to its flagship tablet, was officially revealed today during a San Francisco press conference.
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While the name remains unchanged, the new Nexus 7 does have a few differences from its predecessor.
Namely, Google emphasizes its ultracrisp 1080p HD display, which boasts an impressive 323 pixels per inch. It’s also equipped with a rear-facing camera, a slimmer profile, and 4G LTE capabilities.
Read on to see what other new features the Nexus 7 sports, and be sure to check out our hands-on of both the tablet and its updated Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS.
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Nexus 7 (2013) | Nexus 7 (2012) | |
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Screen size | 7 inches | 7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,920×1,200 pixels with 323 ppi | 1,280×800 pixels with 216 ppi |
Thickness | 0.34 inch | 0.41 inch |
Weight | 0.64 pound | 0.76 pound |
Processor | 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU; 400MHz Adreno 320 GPU | 1.3GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 CPU; 416MHz Nvidia GeForce ULP GPU |
Battery | 3,950mAh with a reported 9 hours of active use | 4,325mAh with a reported 8 hours of active use |
Android OS version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean* |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and optional 4G LTE | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and optional HSPA+ |
Wireless charging | Yes | n/a |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
RAM | 2GB | 1GB |
Storage | 16GB and 32GB | 16GB and 32GB |
Rear camera | 5-megapixel | n/a |
Front camera | 1.2-megapixel | 1.2-megapixel |
*Originally launched with Android 4.2
Taking a look at the new Nexus 7 tablet (pictures)
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