| Hardware and OS | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 3 | |
| Internal memory | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | |
| Display | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Size | 7.0 inches, 142.1 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio | |
| Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Main Camera | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Camera | 1.2 MP | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Camera | No | |
| Connectivity | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Bluetooth | 3.0 | |
| CDMA | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| GPS | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Type | Li-Ion 4325 mAh, non-removable (16 Wh) | |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h (multimedia) | |
| Design | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in) | |
| Weight | 347 g (12.24 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Features | Asus Google Nexus 7 Cellular | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |