Huawei IDEOS S7
The Huawei IDEOS S7 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size7" · 209 x 108 x 15.5 mm (8.23 x 4.25 x 0.61 in)
ChipsetQualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera2 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 133 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, January. Released 2010, Q1
Also Known As
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
133 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
500g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
209 x 108 x 15.5 mm (8.23 x 4.25 x 0.61 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei IDEOS S7 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Huawei IDEOS S7 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Huawei IDEOS S7 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Huawei IDEOS S7 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Huawei IDEOS S7 has stereo speakers.
The Huawei IDEOS S7 ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
The Huawei IDEOS S7 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Huawei IDEOS S7 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Huawei IDEOS S7 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
