Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue
Verdict
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Critic consensus
“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 have. The expandable memory and solid build check off the right boxes, too.”
“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 at times and its UI is way too rough around the edges. And if that's not enough, a screen with resolution as low as this just isn't acceptable at this point in time.”
“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 enthusiasts will overlook this tablet for sure, but at least it has a few goodies within its core.”
“There aren't a whole lot of reasons to pick up the MediaPad 7 Vogue, unless you're extremely desperate to consolidate your smartphone and tablet into a single device. And despite the ostensible appeal to that idea, it's simply not practical in execution, as it's both clumsy and ineffective to hold the Vogue against your head when talking to someone. If you don't mind making all of your calls on speaker phone, it's an option, but little more than that.”
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In Depth
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 1280×800 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.”
What people actually want to know
When was the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue released?
The Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue was released on July 31, 2013.
How long does the battery last on the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue?
The Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue has a 4,100 mAh battery.
Does the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue support wireless charging?
No, the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue does not support wireless charging.
Does the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue have NFC?
No, the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.
Where can I get support for the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue?
Visit Huawei's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue manual?
You can view and download the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue manual on our dedicated manual page.
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