The Nexus 7 remains one of the best tablets on the market and the
Nexus 7 LTE on Verizon Wireless combines always on connectivity with
the Nexus 7 review.
Google makes sure the Nexus 7 is running the latest version of Android
and Verizon delivers access to the fastest and largest LTE network in
the U.S for a combination that works really well.
For users coming from the first Nexus 7, the Nexus 7 (2013) that
Verizon is selling is step up in design and in the display. Users will
get a nice looking 1080P HD display and a thinner soft-touch design
that feels like a major improvement from the first model.
The Nexus 7 LTE on Verizon Wireless is priced nice and delivers access
to the large and fast Verizon LTE network.
Verizon sells about a dozen tablets including the iPad mini Retina,
which is another thin tablet with a nice looking display that is still
pocketable. For users comparing the iPad mini and the Nexus 7, there
are distinct advantages for each device, but they are both among the
best tablets Verizon sells.
Nexus 7 LTE Connectivity & Performance:
The Nexus 7 LTE allows us to connect anywhere without looking for a
coffee shop or draining smartphone battery life by using a mobile
hotspot. In areas with good coverage the Nexus 7 achieves impressive
LTE Speeds of 20Mbps down and 7.84Mbps up. This is fast enough to
stream HD movies and to download large files, though users can easily
burn through limited data plans.
In good coverage expect amazing speeds.
While testing the Nexus 7 at the office in a poor coverage area the
speeds dipped to 3G levels, but users are likely to connect to WiFi in
these locations. Because LTE speeds and coverage vary greatly it is a
good idea to see how Verizon coverage is in the places you plan to use
the Nexus 7 before picking a carrier.
The SIM card slot is the only exterior difference.
Inside the Nexus 7 LTE is equipped with the same 1.5 Ghz quad-core
processor and 2GB of as the WiFi only model. This is not the newest
processor, but it is powerful enough to deliver a snappy user
experience with quick app switching and loading. When it comes to
playing games users can still enjoy nice looking graphics on top
Android games.
Two speakers on the rear edges are part of the new design, and they
deliver better sounding audio than the original Nexus, but still send
the audio away form the user. Thanks to a new piece of software users
can enjoy improved sound and a virtual surround sound experience that
is not going to beat a home theater, but a nice touch for a small
tablet.
Nexus 7 LTE Battery Life:
The Nexus 7 LTE battery life is good, though lower than the claimed 9
hours in our testing.
The Nexus 7 LTE battery life is listed at 9 hours of active use like
the WiFi only model.
This is a little generous for use on LTE, but we still enjoyed 7-8
hours of user on the Nexus 7 in a single charge. The Nexus 7 LTE is
much better than the old Nexus at staying charged when in standbye
mode, but not as good as the iPad mini Retina. If we leave both
tablets untouched on a stand for a week, the iPad mini will still be
running while the Nexus 7 is out of juice. The Nexus 7 LTE also
includes Qi wireless charging for easier charging without plugging in
a cable.
Nexus 7 LTE Cameras:
Users can take photos and videos with the Nexus 7 LTE cameras and can
use Google Hangouts and Skype to video chat with friends and family.
The cameras are nice in a pinch, but won't replace a smartphone or a
point and shoot for taking photos of someone. The Verizon Nexus 7 LTE
ships with Android 4.4.2, the latest version of Android and thanks to
changes to Android apps since our original Nexus 7 (2013) review apps
like HBO Go and others now work on the Nexus 7.
Tech specifications:
Nexus 7
Screen
7.02" 1920x1200 HD display (323 ppi)
1080p HD IPS
Scratch resistant Corning(R) glass
Cameras
1.2MP front facing, fixed focus
5MP rear facing, auto focus
Dimensions
114 x 200 x 8.65 mm
0.64lbs (290g) Wi-Fi, 0.66lbs (299g) LTE
Battery
3950 mAh
Up to 9 hours active use
Wireless charging built-in (Qi compatible)
Audio
Stereo speakers
Surround sound, powered by Fraunhofer
Processing
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 1.5GHz
GPU: Adreno 320, 400MHz
Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G) 802.11 a/b/g/n
NFC (Android Beam)
Bluetooth 4.0
Networks
Optional 4G LTE
North America:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSPA : 850/900/1900/1700/2100 (AWS) MHz (Bands: 1/2/4/5/8)
LTE: 700/750/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 MHZ (Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/13/17)
Europe:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSPA : 850/900/1900/1700/2100 (AWS) MHz (Bands: 1/2/4/5/8)
LTE: 800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 MHz (Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/20)
Memory
Choose 16GB or 32GB internal storage
2GB RAM
Ports And Connectors
microUSB
SlimPort(tm) enabled
3.5mm audio
Microphone
Power and Volume buttons
Sensors
GPS
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient Light
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