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Tablet Comparison

Apple iPad Air (2022) vs Google Nexus 7 (2013) Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tablet.
Apple iPad Air (2022)
Apple
Apple iPad Air (2022)
8.8 / 10
Compass Score
From 54 critic reviews
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Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Asus
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
8.8 / 10
Compass Score
From 38 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPad Air (2022)

The Apple iPad Air for 2022 is an excellent device, and it can be ideal for casual and professional users. However, the baseline storage is not enough even for the lower price.

+
Good
+ Fast performance
+ Fits existing iPad cases
+ Works with 2nd gen apple pencil
−
Not
− Battery life could be better
− 64GB of space is not enough

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 (2022)
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
Price (MSRP)
$599
Price (MSRP)
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OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple M1 Octa-core
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad core
Camera zoom
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Camera zoom
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Battery life
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Battery life
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Wired charging
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Wired charging
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging
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Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
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Software support
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Repairability
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Repairability
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Weight
462g (16.3 oz)
Weight
290g (10.2 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
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 (2022)
9.7" × 7"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0.8" × 0.4"
Thickness · to scale
iPad Air (2022)
0.2"
Google Nexus 7 (2013)
0"
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
462g (16.3 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 (2022) vs Google Nexus 7 (2013): FAQ

Which is better, the iPad Air (2022) or Google Nexus 7 (2013)?
Both phones earn identical Compass Scores of 8.8, meaning critics rate them equally overall. The right choice depends entirely on which trade-offs matter more to you. Scroll through the spec-by-spec breakdown above to see where each phone pulls ahead.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →