Dell Venue 7 8 GB
#8138
Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
#5568Category Breakdown
Dell Venue 7 8 GB
Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.954.6
Summary
- The Dell Venue 7 features a more advanced display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels compared to the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite's 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Venue 7 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 at 1.6 GHz, while the MediaPad runs on a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8, making the Dell model generally more capable.
- Both tablets have a rear camera of 3.15 MP, but the MediaPad supports video recording at 720p@30fps, which is absent in the Venue 7.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4100 mAh, but the Dell is lighter at 234 g compared to the MediaPad's 370 g, contributing to better portability.
- Software-wise, the Venue 7 runs on a newer Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) compared to the MediaPad's Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Venue 7 8 GB
Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable (15.5 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
193 x 118 x 9.6 mm (7.60 x 4.65 x 0.38 in)
193 x 120 x 11 mm (7.60 x 4.72 x 0.43 in)
Weight
234 g
370 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes