Category Breakdown
Toshiba Thrive 7
ZTE Optik
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Toshiba Thrive 7 and ZTE Optik both feature a 7.0" display, but the Thrive has a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels compared to the Optik's 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Thrive is powered by an Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, while the Optik uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, but the Optik supports video recording, whereas the Thrive's video capability is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity favors the Optik with 4000 mAh compared to the Thrive's 15,000 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) and have similar build quality, weighing 400g, but the Thrive is slightly thicker at 11.9 mm versus the Optik's 13.2 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Toshiba Thrive 7
ZTE Optik
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as Toshiba Thrive 7 inch, Toshiba Thrive 7" tablet
For SprintAlso known as ZTE V55
Display
Size
7"
7"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
1280
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
ULP GeForce
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
15 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion battery (15 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189 x 128.1 x 11.9 mm (7.44 x 5.04 x 0.47 in)
193 x 119.4 x 13.2 mm (7.60 x 4.70 x 0.52 in)
Weight
400 g
400 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

