HTC Flyer
#7035
Toshiba Thrive 7
#7221Category Breakdown
HTC Flyer
Toshiba Thrive 7
Performance
52.234.4
Camera
14.114.1
Display
40.047.3
Battery
28.13.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.816.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
20.820.0
Summary
- The HTC Flyer and Toshiba Thrive 7 both feature a 7.0" display, but the Thrive 7 offers a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels compared to the Flyer's 600 x 1024 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Flyer is powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2, while the Thrive 7 uses a dual-core 1.0 GHz Tegra 2, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Thrive 7 has a superior 2 MP front camera compared to the Flyer's 1.3 MP.
- The Flyer has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Thrive 7 has a significantly larger 15,000 mAh capacity, likely providing longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Flyer runs on Android 2.3.3 (upgradable to 3.2), whereas the Thrive 7 comes with Android 3.2, offering a more modern experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Flyer is heavier at 420.8g compared to the Thrive 7's 400g, and the Thrive 7 is slightly thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Flyer
Toshiba Thrive 7
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Tablet with no GSM voice communication capabilities.
Also known as Toshiba Thrive 7 inch, Toshiba Thrive 7" tablet
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
LCD
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
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 205
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
15 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (15 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
195.4 x 122 x 13.2 mm (7.69 x 4.80 x 0.52 in)
189 x 128.1 x 11.9 mm (7.44 x 5.04 x 0.47 in)
Weight
420.8 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb), Sense UI
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass