BLU Studio 7.0
#8232
Toshiba Thrive 7
#7221Category Breakdown
BLU Studio 7.0
Toshiba Thrive 7
Performance
33.034.4
Camera
19.114.1
Display
17.947.3
Battery
24.23.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.816.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.820.0
Summary
- The BLU Studio 7.0 features a TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of approximately 170 ppi compared to the Toshiba Thrive 7's LED-backlit LCD, which offers a sharper 1280 x 800 resolution and about 216 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BLU is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Toshiba utilizes a slightly slower dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM but has a more capable Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the BLU can record video at 1080p, whereas the Toshiba is limited to 720p.
- The BLU has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Toshiba's capacity is significantly lower at 15 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs Android 4.4.2, offering a more recent experience compared to the Toshiba's Android 3.2.
- Build quality shows the BLU as lighter at 299g, while the Toshiba weighs 400g, making it bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio 7.0
Toshiba Thrive 7
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Toshiba Thrive 7 inch, Toshiba Thrive 7" tablet
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
600
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
15 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (15 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
187.5 x 103 x 9.4 mm (7.38 x 4.06 x 0.37 in)
189 x 128.1 x 11.9 mm (7.44 x 5.04 x 0.47 in)
Weight
299 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Grey, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
3.0
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass