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Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue
Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue
Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue
Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue
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5/10
Informr score
The Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue currently has an Informr score of 5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

What's good

  • Solid, unibody construction
  • Fully-functional phone

What's bad

  • Weak display
  • Sluggish performance

The Huawei Mediapad 7 Vogue features a 7-inch display, quad-core processor running at 1.2GHz, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard memory - expandable to 32GB. It offers two cameras and a fully functional phone, all wrapped in a glass front, with an aluminum and plastic body.

The 1,024 x 600 LCD display underwhelmed many reviewers. The screen resolution translates into 170 ppi, which is low even for a tablet aimed at the budget end of the market. According to NotebookCheck, “Even in the low-budget segment, a resolution of 1280x800 pixels is basically a requirement (since, at the latest, 2012's Nexus 7), whereas the Vogue can really only compete with the minimal features of the original Kindle Fires or various other cheap tablets.” And PhoneArena said that “the graphics and text displayed on it lack detail.”

The Mediapad 7 runs on Android 4.1.2 that has been modified with Huawei’s EmotionUI 1.5 interface. Android users will notice immediately the lack of an app drawer; every app just goes on the screen. You can still create folders, but the absence of an app drawer may be missed by Android fans. PhoneArena said, “This is supposedly meant to make the UI simpler, yet we don't want to imagine what having 218 apps loaded onto the device would look like.”

Additional features include a 3.2 megapixel camera that offers a variety of shooting modes and can record 720p video, a 4,100mAh battery rated at up to 20 hours of talk time, and the ability to use the tablet as a fully functional phone.

Overall, reviewers agreed that this product lacked in most key areas, but they found the phone feature useful and somewhat novel. NotebookCheck said, “Throughout our tests, it was difficult to shake the feeling that the MediaPad 7 Vogue is simply a year too late to the party.”


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
4100 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Unless you absolutely must have a tablet that can make phone calls, we'd advise you to pass on the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue. Sure, it seems like a decent Android slate at first glance, but the more we use it, the more we get turned off by it. What bothers us the most is that the Vogue feels sluggish...

- Nick T., PhoneArena
GSMArena
GSMArena

All in all, regardless of its shortcomings, the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue manages to balance value and performance, looks and price. It's not as snappy as we would've liked, and its display pins it right at the bottom of the tablet food chain. Still, the full telephony is a nice, and rare, feature to...

- GSMArena team, GSMArena
AndroidSPIN
AndroidSPIN

Would not recommend this tablet over some of the other 7 inch tablets out there, simply because it just does not measure up. Although, if you have a friend or relative that is looking for a cheap tablet with some pretty nice customizations, then I would recommend suggesting the Vogue. Android enthus...

- David Pena, AndroidSPIN
Brighthand
Brighthand

It simply isn't practical to use as a phone.

- Grant Hatchimonji, Brighthand


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Screen Size
7"

The Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue's screen size is 7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Huawei K3V2 Cortex-A9 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 3+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4100mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4100 mAh battery. Huawei's performance ratings are 16 days standby time, 7 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

MediaPad 7 Vogue Specs

Overview
Release Date July 31, 2013
Regions Available United Kingdom
Operating System No

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Processor Huawei K3V2 Cortex-A9 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual
Cellular
Networks
No
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Geotagging, Panorama, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density 170 pixels
Size 7 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4100 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 8 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 7 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 16 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Colors Black, White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 19.4 x 12.1 x 0.9 cm (7.6 x 4.8 x 0.4 in)
Weight 310 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AMR, WMA, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA):

- Voice calling 20 hours
- SMS and MMS only available on 3G version
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