The Huawei IDEOS S7 is an early-generation Android tablet that combined mobile connectivity with tablet convenience. Released in the first quarter of 2010, it featured GSM voice and SMS support, a 7-inch touchscreen, and stereo speakers — providing both communication and entertainment capabilities in one device. It was among the first tablets to deliver phone functionality and Android flexibility in a single portable design.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, the Huawei IDEOS S7 ran Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradeable to 2.2 (Froyo). With its built-in kickstand, optical trackpad, and dual-speaker setup, the tablet provided an innovative user experience for its time. Offering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and expandable storage, it became a reliable multimedia companion for early Android users.
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 density) |
| 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 | 8GB, 256MB RAM |
| Main Camera | Single 2 MP |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Selfie Camera | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No |
| 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 |
