BLU Studio 7.0 II
#7222
Huawei MediaPad S7
#8116Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 7.0 II
Huawei MediaPad S7
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The BLU Studio 7.0 II features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density (~170 ppi) compared to the Huawei MediaPad S7, which has the same display size but offers a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels (~216 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the BLU device is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the Huawei utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU, giving the BLU an edge in processing power.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the MediaPad S7 includes autofocus and a better video recording capability at 720p, compared to the BLU's 1080p.
- The BLU has a smaller 3450 mAh battery, while the Huawei's 4100 mAh battery offers longer usage.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 5.0, whereas the Huawei originally shipped with Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0, reflecting a more dated software experience.
- The BLU is lighter at 248g compared to the 390g of the Huawei, contributing to a more portable build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 7.0 II
Huawei MediaPad S7
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
194 x 107 x 9.3 mm (7.64 x 4.21 x 0.37 in)
190 x 124 x 10.5 mm (7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 in)
Weight
248 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Gold, Grey
shadow black, classic brown, passion pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes