With the Nexus 7 one of the rumoured launches for Google I / O 2013, we decided to pit our next-generation Nexus 7 wishlist against the iPad Mini. Please note: these are not formally announced features. They are what we want to see on the Nexus 7 and what we hope it will feature when it launches. The Nexus 7 LTE is set to be Google’s next-generation 7-inch tablet with a streamlined exterior build , an improved display, 4G capability and revamped internal hardware, plus the addition of the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean build.
Apple’s iPad Mini introduces the popular iPad design to the smaller 7-inch form-factor which is currently proving a winner with consumers. It has Apple’s usual high-grade build quality, a plethora of storage options and iOS’s vibrant app and content ecosystem.
Nexus 7 LTE: Key specs and features
Fans of the original Nexus 7 will be in for something of a treat with the Nexus 7 LTE as the exterior has been re-designed to include a narrower display bezel and an overall sleeker, slimmer and lighter build. The display itself is also improved and now uses an LTPS LCD panel at a Full HD 1980×1200 pixel resolution and 330 pixels-per-inch (ppi) for much sharper visual quality.
We’d like the Tegra 3 quad-core chip to go and be replaced by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core unit instead, clocked at 1.7GHz with 2GB of RAM. As well as providiing 4G LTE capability, we hope this will result in speedier performance while being a bit more battery friendly too.
The tablet should use Google’s new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean build (another launch we missed out on at Google I / O), which is said to add a revamped UI.
Apple iPad Mini: Key specs and features
Apple’s overall aesthetic might be as old as the hills but it still looks fresh and contemporary and you can’t beat the build quality either. High-grade aluminium and glass ensures the iPad Mini looks and feels great and there’s no give, creak or flex anywhere to be found. Apple has managed to refine the full-sized iPad’s design for the smaller form factor with a more phone-like face, the side bezels are quite narrow giving a sleek appearance.
The iPad Mini’s display isn’t a Retina panel but it’s still an IPS LCD which produces bright, rich colours and good contrast. Apple also offers a good range of storage variants with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options available.
However, the main draw of the iPad Mini is undoubtedly Apple’s iOS software and its app and content ecosystem. Undoubtedly, iOS remains one of the easiest platforms to use and one of the most well-provided for in terms of services, apps and media. It is on a fairly even playing field with Android with well over 700,000 apps in their respective catalogues, but iOS still has the usability angle for a wide range of demographics.
Conclusion
Fans of iOS will likely remain as such and the iPad Mini presents a more portable tablet experience than its larger cousin. However, the device is still relatively expensive and you still don’t get a high-end Retina display. Comparatively, the Nexus 7 reboot would feature a faster processor, a better touchscreen and might even cost less.
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