Category Breakdown
Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim
Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.367.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.452.3
Summary
- The Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim features a 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of approximately 133 ppi, while the Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth offers a higher resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, achieving around 170 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the S7 Slim is powered by a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, whereas the MediaPad 7 Youth has a more capable dual-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the MediaPad supports video recording, unlike the S7 Slim.
- The MediaPad also has a larger battery capacity at 4100 mAh compared to the S7 Slim's 3250 mAh.
- In terms of software, the S7 Slim runs on Android 2.2, while the MediaPad operates on a more recent Android 4.1.2, providing a better software experience.
- The S7 Slim is heavier at 440g compared to the MediaPad's 350g, and the MediaPad has Bluetooth connectivity, which the S7 Slim lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei IDEOS S7 Slim
Huawei MediaPad 7 Youth
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
480
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 512MB 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
N/A
Video Recording
w480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3250 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 3250 mAh battery
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
200 x 109.5 x 12.5 mm (7.87 x 4.31 x 0.49 in)
193.4 x 120.6 x 9.9 mm (7.61 x 4.75 x 0.39 in)
Weight
440 g
350 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
MIni-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

