BLU Touch Book 7.0
#6914
TCL NxtPaper
#3843Category Breakdown
BLU Touch Book 7.0
TCL NxtPaper
Performance
59.370.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.943.1
Battery
29.737.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.249.4
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
21.438.1
Summary
- The BLU Touch Book 7.0 features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the TCL NxtPaper has a larger 8.88-inch NCVM display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1440 pixels, offering better clarity and detail.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with an 800 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the TCL NxtPaper utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT8768E chipset with an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, resulting in significantly improved processing capabilities.
- The camera on the BLU Touch Book is a basic 3.15 MP rear camera with no front camera, while the TCL NxtPaper boasts an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, enhancing photography options.
- Battery capacity is also greater in the TCL model at 5500 mAh compared to the 4250 mAh of the BLU, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Finally, the BLU runs on the outdated Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the TCL NxtPaper operates on Android 10, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Touch Book 7.0
TCL NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2011
2021, January 12
Announced
2011
2021, January 12
Description
N/A
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 MSM7227-T Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT8768E
CPU
800 MHz ARM 11
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
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4250 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 4250 mAh battery
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
197 x 120 x 13.2 mm (7.76 x 4.72 x 0.52 in)
203.8 x 150.8 x 7.5 mm (8.02 x 5.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
382 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 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, 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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity