| | Nexus 7 | Noul Nexus 7 |
| Data lansare | Iunie 2012 | Iulie 2013 |
| OS | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Processor | 1.2GHz, quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 | 1.5GHz, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Memory | 1GB | 2GB |
| Display | 7-inch IPS | 7-inch IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Pixel Density | 216 PPI | 323 PPI |
| Storage | 8GB / 16GB /32GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Front Camera | 1.2-megapixel | 1.2-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | None | 5-megapixel |
| Cellular | Optional (HSPA+) | Optional (LTE) |
| WiFi | 802.11/b/g/n | 802.11/a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | 4.0 LE |
| Connectivity | NFC | NFC, SlimPort, wireless charging |
| Navigation | GPS / GLONASS | GPS / GLONASS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Ports | microUSB, 3.5mm audio | microUSB and HDMI (SlimPort), 3.5mm audio |
| Battery | 4,325mAh | 3,950mAh |
| Weight | 340gr | 317.5gr |
| Dimensions | 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm | 201 x 114.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Pricing | $200 (16GB), $250 (32GB), $300 (32GB, WiFi + mobile data) | $230 (16GB), $270 (32GB), $350 (32GB, WiFi + mobile data) |