BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus
#7540
TCL NxtPaper
#3843Category Breakdown
BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus
TCL NxtPaper
Performance
60.170.0
Camera
12.719.1
Display
16.943.1
Battery
26.637.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.049.4
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
18.438.1
Summary
- The BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the TCL NxtPaper offers a larger 8.88-inch NCVM display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better clarity and detail.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the TCL NxtPaper has a more robust Mediatek MT8768E chipset with an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 4GB RAM, leading to significantly improved multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the BLU is limited to a 3.15 MP rear sensor, while the TCL boasts an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, enabling higher quality photography.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the TCL NxtPaper at 5500 mAh compared to the BLU's 3500 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the BLU operating on Android 4.0 and the TCL on Android 10, offering a more modern software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Touch Book 7.0 Plus
TCL NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2012
2021, January 12
Announced
2012
2021, January 12
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7"
8.88"
Type
TFT
NCVM
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
1080 x 1440 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~203 ppi density)
PPI
480
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT8768E
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Octa-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
197 x 120 x 13 mm (7.76 x 4.72 x 0.51 in)
203.8 x 150.8 x 7.5 mm (8.02 x 5.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
388 g
316 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Ultramarine Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity