Lenovo A7
#5476
Toshiba Thrive
#6049Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
Toshiba Thrive
Performance
43.630.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
57.760.3
Battery
26.51.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.529.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
27.725.4
Summary
- The Lenovo A7 features a compact 7.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Toshiba Thrive has a larger 10.1" IPS LCD with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A7 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT8382, whereas the Thrive utilizes a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the Thrive includes autofocus.
- The A7 has a 3450 mAh battery, while the Thrive's battery capacity is unspecified.
- The A7 runs on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Thrive operates on Android 3.0, upgradable to 3.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the A7.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the A7 being lighter at 320g compared to the heavier 725g Thrive.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A7
Toshiba Thrive
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2010
Description
Versions:Lenovo A3500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8381)Lenovo A3500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A3500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)
Also known as Toshiba Regza AT300, Toshiba Tablet.
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
800
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
SD, up to 32 GB
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
198 x 121.2 x 9.9 mm (7.80 x 4.77 x 0.39 in)
273 x 177 x 16 mm (10.75 x 6.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
320 g
725 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass