Lenovo Tab 7 Essential
The Lenovo Tab 7 Essential is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT8167D (Wi-Fi), Mediatek MT8735D (LTE), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Entry-level · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT8167D (Wi-Fi), Mediatek MT8735D (LTE) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8167D (Wi-Fi), Mediatek MT8735D (LTE)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A35 (Wi-Fi), Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 (LTE)
GPU
PowerVR GE8300 (Wi-Fi), Mali-T720MP2 (LTE)
RAM
1GB | 2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
170 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 300 nits (typ)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Weight
254g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
194.8 x 102 x 8.8 mm (7.67 x 4.02 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
