Launch report · Google

Nexus 7 (2013, Asus): 2013 7" tablet $229 standard.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2013·$229·Score 82/100

Google's 2013 Nexus 7 with Asus brought 7" 1200 x 1920 + Qi wireless at $229 — iPad mini rival.

Key specs at launch

Display

7.02" 1200 x 1920

Chipset

Snapdragon S4 Pro

RAM

2 GB

Battery

3,950 mAh

What stands out

7" 323 PPI sharper than iPad mini.
Qi wireless charging.
$229 affordable.
Sold direct on Google Play.

What to watch

Quad-core S4 Pro aging fast.
Glass digitizer issues.
Final Marshmallow.
290 g.

The phone it has to beat

Apple iPad Air

$499 · score 75/100