When will it be out remains a big question but some of the specs that the Nexus 7 2 will show off on release date have been pieced together thanks to numerous clues recently provided.

Chief of them is the supposed final build of the second Nexus 7 tablet, submitted by Asus before the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for approval. The said device presented for the world to see what the Nexus 7 2 would be and some.

Below are the features, virtually confirmed, that Google will deliver in the immediate months to come.

The latest Android make

The debate rages on if Google would unleash Jelly Bean 4.3 or Key Lime Pie but one thing is sure, there will be an upgrade. But the tech giant's next move is shrouded in mystery, leaving Nexus watchers to guess if the 7-inch tablet will be served with the same Jelly Bean flavour with a few bump ups or entirely new sweet recipe in KLP.

None of the two made their presence felt when Google hosted its annual I/O Developers Conference in May but Android supporters are quite sure that a rollout is imminent. Whatever is packed with the Nexus 7 2 will surely please. If it turned out as Jelly Bean 4.2, as some report suggests, at least the vanilla Android tablet will quickly be lined up for the next big jump.

Slimmed down build

Asus' FCC filing showed that the Nexus 7 2 will be slightly different from the original. There will be no radical redesign but Google will surely bring its small tablet to the current standard, which is light, thin and small bezel around the device screen.

Overall, the physical enhancement is geared for optimal tablet use with emphasis on strain-free handling.

A 1080p display

The main selling point for the Nexus 7 2, according to analysts, is the display upgrade it will bring to the small tablet game. The possibility is high that the second coming will best that of the iPad Mini's purported jump to Retina, doubling the device's screen resolution to make it a delight for extensive gaming and media playback.

Insanely great camera apps and hardware

This is almost a cliché but Google bet its reputation on a promise that all Nexus machines will bestowed with great camera capabilities - both in the application and component departments.

The tech giant will surely mix impressive specs - a combination of 5MP rear shooter and 1.9MP on front - with software package that will improve on the best that Android offers as of Jelly Bean 4.2.2. The object is to defeat what Apple and Samsung offer via the iPad Mini and Galaxy Note 8 respectively.

The CPU muscle

Earlier, KGI Securities sounded alarm that Google's Nexus 7 2 is arming itself with a Snapdragon 800 chip. Known for its power and energy efficiency, this CPU is quite a challenge indeed for the 2013 version of the iPad Mini.

However, new hints have emerged and the likelihood is it will be a Snapdragon 600, which will still make the Google tablet a tough Mini rival. Any of the two, according to experts, will make the Nexus 7 2 a tablet muscle-car but minus the energy-hungry characteristic. In short, with Qualcomm powering the device, Nexus users are assured of longer tablet hours without sacrificing power.

Solid pricing

Nexus 7 was an instant lure for its high-end specs that can be had for as low as $US199. While there were reports of a slight hike for this year's edition, the possibility is it will remain minimal, making the Nexus 7 2 an attractive buy like its forerunner. Likely tag is between $200 to $250, depending on configuration and market location.