Tablet Comparison
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 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
Surface Pro 4
+
What's good
+
Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+
Speedy performance
+
Extremely portable and light
+
Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+
Responsive touch screen
−
What's not
−
Type Cover sold separately
−
Poor battery life
−
Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
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What's good
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Full HD screen that displays 323ppi
+
New fast Qualcomm processor
+
Thinner and easy to handle tablet design
−
What's not
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No microSD slot
−
Camera is unimpressive
Surface Pro 4
+
Good
+
Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+
Speedy performance
+
Extremely portable and light
+
Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+
Responsive touch screen
−
Not
−
Type Cover sold separately
−
Poor battery life
−
Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
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
Surface Pro 4
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Price (MSRP)
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OS
Windows
Android
Processor
Intel Core m3
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
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Wireless charging
—
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Display
Color
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
766g (27 oz)
290g (10.2 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Surface Pro 4
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Price (MSRP)
—
Price (MSRP)
—
OS
Windows
OS
Android
Processor
Intel Core m3
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
766g (27 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
Surface Pro 4
7.9" × 11.5"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0.8" × 0.4"
Thickness · to scale
Surface Pro 4
0.3"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0"
Surface Pro 4
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Height
7.9" (201 mm)
0.8" (20 mm)
Width
11.5" (292 mm)
0.4" (11.4 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
766g (27 oz)
290g (10.2 oz)
Screen
12.3"
7.02"
Height
7.9" (201 mm)
Height
0.8" (20 mm)
Width
11.5" (292 mm)
Width
0.4" (11.4 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Depth
0" (0.9 mm)
Weight
766g (27 oz)
Weight
290g (10.2 oz)
Screen
12.3"
Screen
7.02"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Surface Pro 4 vs Google Nexus 7 (2013): FAQ
Which is better, the Surface Pro 4 or Google Nexus 7 (2013)?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Google Nexus 7 (2013) earns a Compass Score of 8.8 compared to 8.1 for the Surface Pro 4. That 0.7-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 →