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iPad Mini and Nexus 7, side by side comparison

Now that we’ve got both the Google Nexus 7 and the Apple iPad Mini, we’ve been trying both tablets for a couple of weeks to see which one makes for a better portable tablet.

Both tablets are among the most popular devices in the 7-inch tablet market. Apple has apparently conceded that the 10-inch tablet category is not longer a leader and needs to complement it with a smaller one.

The display size of the Nexus 7 is at 7 inches flat (diagonally) while the iPad Mini has 0.9 inches more. However, because the aspect ratio of the iPad Mini is at 4:3 and not 16:9 like the Nexus 7, the total screen real estate is much bigger on the iPad Mini.

The resolution on the iPad Mini is 1024×768 pixels, giving it a pixel density of 164ppi. The Nexus 7, on the other hand, has a slightly higher resolution os 1280×800 pixels. Those extra pixels and the small display size gives the Nexus 7 a much better pixel density at 216ppi.

While the picture quality in the Nexus 7 could be a bit washed out at times, it is sharper and more crisp, it is less reflective while the picture quality on the iPad Mini can still be considered good, has more than enough brightness but will less sharpness, clarity and resolution.

Once you’ve trained your eyes on a Retina Display of the iPad 3, the iPad Mini will definitely show its flaws in the display resolution department.

The back side of the iPad Mini has a smooth but matte finish. It looks very elegant but industrial at the same time, has a solid cold feel to it. The back side of the Nexus 7 is rather unique, has that pimpled spots and a bit of tapered edges that provides more grip when held with one hand.

The iPad Mini is is way thinner though and looks much sexier than the Nexus 7. However, because of the width of the Mini, we found it really hard to grasp with one hand while we found it much comfortable to do on the Nexus 7.

The iPad Mini feels more fragile though because of we think the metallic construction is prone to scratches, just like the iPhone 5. We never had the same worry with the Nexus 7 although the plastic body doesn’t really attract some sympathy either.

We’ve already shared with you the specs comparison of both tablets before but we’ll just re-post it here for your convenience.

The Nexus 7 has its advantages while the iPad Mini still has it charm. We don’t deny that the solid Apple brand and the sheer attractiveness of the Mini is enough to make it a hot item but the Nexus 7 can still hold its own, winning several points over the iPad Mini.

Then, there’s also the question of pricing. The Nexus 7 is already officially available at Php13,995 for the 32GB model. The same 32GB model of the iPad Mini still sells for about Php23,000 in the grey market. That’s still a huge price difference there.

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

41 Responses

  1. Avatar for momon momon says:

    sir, kelan po kaya magkakaroon ng wifi + 3g model ito n7? and magkano.

  2. Avatar for Jason Gonzales Jason Gonzales says:

    sundutin mo un microsim slot… tapos lalabas un lagayan ng sim nyan. Pagsaksak ng sim nyan automatic na yan maghahanap ng settings.

  3. Avatar for Joyce Joyce says:

    Yup 3G na yun nabili ko. Micro simcard sya. Mahal po yata ang price nung nakita mo. Wala pa masayodong nagtitinda ng 3G unit sa Greenhills, kaya pahirapan talaga tumawad. matyaga lang kasi ako magikot. Hehe!

    Actually ok na yun Nexus7 kahit wifi lang. But, can anyone share kung pano magamit yun 3G feature nya para makapag unli surf if ever? Thanks!

  4. Avatar for Joyce Joyce says:

    Just want to share, I bought my brandnew Nexus7 32G+3G @ greenhills for only P16450 inclusive of leather rotating casing and screen protector. Medyo pahirapan lang maghanap kasi hindi lahat ng stores dun meron ng stock. I’m still figuring out how to use the 3G part of it. Can someone help? :)

    • Avatar for commute928 commute928 says:

      Joyce, meron n bang sim card slot yung nabili mo… meron kasi ako nakita dito sa may sm calamba 32G may sim card slot na kaso nasa 19500 yung price. :)

  5. Avatar for Joyce Joyce says:

    Just want to share, I booght my brandnew Nexus7 32G+3G @ greenhills for only P16450 inclusive of leather rotating casing and screen protector. Medyo pahirapan lang maghanap kasi hindi lahat ng stores dun meron ng stock. I’m still figuring out how to use the 3G part of it. Can someone help? :)

  6. Avatar for Joaquin Joaquin says:

    wala pa rin dumadating na stocks ng nexus 7 sa Villman. san pa meron nito? i’ve read above na meron sa greenhills. wanna buy 1 for myself sana…

  7. Avatar for Richie Richie says:

    Nexus 7 all the way, need to have one before this month ends…=P

  8. Avatar for commute928 commute928 says:

    does this nexus 7 already has the sim card slot? Read this review about nexus 7 + mobile in this link — http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/13/3639904/google-nexus-7-with-mobile-data-review

  9. Avatar for Rebro Rebro says:

    When will the 3G enabled Google nexus 7 32GB officially arrive in the Philippines? Any news regarding this? Pls share. Thank you in advance..

  10. Avatar for Ben Ty Ben Ty says:

    Are the prices in Greenhills really cheaper than in online stores? Do they have warranty?

  11. Avatar for REDisEVIL REDisEVIL says:

    i just bought a Nexus 7 32g just now for 13900 at Virra Mall. Happy :D

  12. Avatar for Solid Hosting Solid Hosting says:

    Where to get Google Nexus 7 32GB @ P13,995? =)

  13. Avatar for marvin marvin says:

    N7 for me. the ipad mini is not worth the money. pagkakakitaan lang kayo ng apple. pwede naman nila ilagay yung a6 jan and retina display pero hindi nila ginawa yun kasi next gen nila ilalagay para may selling point. right now the selling point is just the size. mas ok pa maginvest sa 4th gen ipad.

    just like all other apple products in the past. 1st gen is always the product with the shortest lifespan.

  14. Avatar for gboydroid gboydroid says:

    FACT!!!!!!!!!

  15. Avatar for Ck Ck says:

    Hi yuga, regarding what you said about the back of the nexus 7. I believe a “dimpled back cover” would be a more appropriate term than the “pimpled spots” you used.
    Overall though, it’s a good comparison. Most reviewers fail to mention that it’s hard to hold with one hand, because isn’t a smaller tablet that’s easier to use and bring the point of having an ipad “mini”. And not to mention the price which is a huge factor that other reviewers usually fail to mention. Kudos to you.

  16. Avatar for paul paul says:

    sir, can you convince me on what tablet to get? a kindle fire hd, nexus 7 or ipad mini? i will use it for merely entertainment purposes.

  17. Avatar for Justin Justin says:

    … here it is in a nutshell…

    The Nexus 7 is for people with brains but little money to spend.
    The iPad Mini is for people with no brains (panay proma lang) but has lots of money to spend.

    THE END!

  18. Avatar for tarush tarush says:

    As already mentioned in the past, best hardware does not necessarily translate into the best user experience, it’s always been the integration of software and hardware that propelled Apple products into setting record sales and very high loyalty rate.

    Only Apple users buy never been reviewed Apple products upon its availability mainly because the trust is already there, that their product will deliver the best user experience.

    Having said that, your actual user review will shed more light among future Nexus 7 buyers…

  19. Avatar for red red says:

    Been using nexus 7 for several weeks now, good processor and hardware except android. The latest update has a lot of issues unlike iOS.

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