Lenovo A7
#7210
Toshiba Thrive
#8123Category Breakdown
Lenovo A7
Toshiba Thrive
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.852.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes