The Huawei IDEOS S7 marked Huawei’s attempt to merge smartphone and tablet functionality in one device. Released in early 2010, this 7-inch Android tablet offered GSM voice capability, SMS, and MMS — unlike most tablets of its time. Its sizable display, built-in kickstand, and stereo speakers made it a compelling choice for users wanting both portability and communication features.
Under the hood, the Huawei IDEOS S7 ran Android 2.1 (upgradeable to 2.2), powered by a Snapdragon S1 chipset and 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU. With support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and microSDHC expansion, it delivered a robust multimedia experience, blending tablet use with basic phone functions.
Huawei IDEOS S7 Full Tablet Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| Launch | Announced: 2010, January — Released: 2010, Q1 — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | 209 x 108 x 15.5 mm (8.23 x 4.25 x 0.61 in) |
| Weight | 500 g (1.10 lb) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Special Features | Built-in kickstand, Optical trackpad, Dedicated call/end keys |
| Display Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors |
| Display Size | 7.0 inches, 139.5 cm² (~61.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~133 ppi) |
| Operating System | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Memory Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, 256 MB RAM |
| Main Camera | 2 MP |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | None |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | None |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Browser | HTML |
| Multimedia Features | MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player |
| Other Features | Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 2200 mAh |
| Stand-by Time | Up to 168 h |
| Talk Time | Up to 5 h |
| Colors | Black |
| Price | About 70 EUR |
