Tablet Comparison
Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Google Nexus 7 (2013) Comparison
A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
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Verdict
Pros & cons
iPad Air (2020)
+
What's good
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
−
What's not
−
Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
+
What's good
+
Full HD screen that displays 323ppi
+
New fast Qualcomm processor
+
Thinner and easy to handle tablet design
−
What's not
−
No microSD slot
−
Camera is unimpressive
iPad Air (2020)
+
Good
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
−
Not
−
Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
+
Good
+
Full HD screen that displays 323ppi
+
New fast Qualcomm processor
+
Thinner and easy to handle tablet design
−
Not
−
No microSD slot
−
Camera is unimpressive
Spec data
How they compare
iPad Air (2020)
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Price (MSRP)
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OS
iOS
Android
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
—
—
Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
290g (10.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
iPad Air (2020)
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Weight
290g (10.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
iPad Air (2020)
9.7" × 7"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0.8" × 0.4"
Thickness · to scale
iPad Air (2020)
0.2"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0"
iPad Air (2020)
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
0.8" (20 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
0.4" (11.4 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
290g (10.2 oz)
Screen
10.9"
7.02"
Height
9.7" (247.6 mm)
Height
0.8" (20 mm)
Width
7" (178.5 mm)
Width
0.4" (11.4 mm)
Depth
0.2" (6.1 mm)
Depth
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
460g (16.2 oz)
Weight
290g (10.2 oz)
Screen
10.9"
Screen
7.02"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
iPad Air (2020) vs Google Nexus 7 (2013): FAQ
Which is better, the iPad Air (2020) or Google Nexus 7 (2013)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPad Air (2020) earns a Compass Score of 8.9 compared to 8.8 for the Google Nexus 7 (2013). That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →