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BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus#7540

Released: 2012

BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus

Overall Score

18.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7540)18.4
Performance(#4321)60.1
Camera(#9511)12.7
Display(#10554)16.9
Battery(#4064)26.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7322)28.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus

Short Review

  • The BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus features a compact design with dimensions of 197 x 120 x 13 mm and a weight of 388g, making it portable yet sturdy.
  • Its 7.0-inch TFT display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 133 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks.
  • Powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset and a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU, the performance is suitable for light applications, supported by 512MB of RAM.
  • The rear camera is 3.15 MP, capable of recording video at 480p@30fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
  • The device is equipped with a 3500mAh battery, providing decent longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is limited by its age.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and a microUSB port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers and the presence of a headphone jack are notable features.
  • Overall, the BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus is a basic tablet with essential functionalities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionTablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS

Display

Size7"
TypeTFT
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Memory512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording480p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions197 x 120 x 13 mm (7.76 x 4.72 x 0.51 in)
Weight388 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass