Asus Fonepad 7 (2014)
#8143
BLU Touch Book 9.7
#8146Category Breakdown
Asus Fonepad 7 (2014)
BLU Touch Book 9.7
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.852.8
Summary
- The Asus Fonepad 7 (2014) features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the BLU Touch Book 9.7 has a larger 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Fonepad is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, compared to the BLU's Rockchip 3066 dual-core at 1.5 GHz.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the BLU offers a 2 MP front camera, whereas the Fonepad has none.
- The Fonepad's battery capacity is 3910 mAh, significantly smaller than the BLU's 6000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Fonepad runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), while the BLU operates on an older Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build quality differs with the Fonepad being lighter at 290 g and more compact, while the BLU is bulkier at 430 g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Fonepad 7 (2014)
BLU Touch Book 9.7
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CGTablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
9.7"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1024 x 768 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~132 ppi density)
PPI
600
1024
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Rockchip 3066
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP, AF
2 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3910 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3910 mAh, non-removable (15 Wh)
Li-Ion 6000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
192 x 110 x 10.7 mm (7.56 x 4.33 x 0.42 in)
238 x 185 x 10 mm (9.37 x 7.28 x 0.39 in)
Weight
290 g
430 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Blue (Dual SIM)/ White (Single SIM)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes