Google Nexus 7 (2012)

The Google Nexus 7 (2012) is the first Nexus tablet, released in July 2012. It was created in collaboration with Google and ASUS and was known for its compact size, pure Android and very low price. The Nexus 7 debuted with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and started the era of affordable 7-inch tablets.

What is the Google Nexus 7 (2012)?

The Google Nexus 7 is a compact seven-inch Google tablet with pure Android, ideal for reading, watching videos and playing games.

Key features of the Nexus 7 tablet:

• compact 7″ display in your hand,
• pure Android 4.1 Jelly Bean,
• powerful quad-core Tegra 3 chip,
• very low price,
• quick updates directly from Google.

When was the Google Nexus 7 (2012) released?

The Google Nexus 7 was introduced in July 2012 and became one of the best-selling Android tablets of its time.

Google Nexus 7 (2012) specifications

• display: 7″ IPS, 1280 × 800,
• processor: Nvidia Tegra 3,
• memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 to 32 GB storage,
• battery: 4325 mAh,
• System: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Compact display and performance

The Nexus 7 offered a sharp 7″ IPS display that was comfortable to hold in one hand. The quad-core Tegra 3 chip handled games and smooth browsing, and Android Jelly Bean and Project Butter made the system snappy.

Low price and availability

The biggest advantage of the Nexus 7 was its very low price, offering quality hardware and pure Android. This helped kickstart the popularity of affordable 7-inch tablets.

The importance of the Nexus 7 tablet

The Nexus 7 showed that a quality Android tablet could be cheap, and became a model for the entire compact tablet category.

Frequently asked questions about Google Nexus 7 (2012)

When was the Google Nexus 7 released?

In July 2012.

Who made the Nexus 7?

ASUS in partnership with Google.

What system did the Nexus 7 have?

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

How big is the Nexus 7's display?

7″ with a resolution of 1280 × 800.