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Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Amlogic 8726-M3

Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB)
4.3/10

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

90%

4.2

Technical score

10%

5.8

User score

▼Worse than 99% of tablets
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 95%
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

4.4

Camera

14%

2.0

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

▼Worse than 99%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

3.9

Performance

20%

4.5

Display

16%

4.4

Camera

14%

2.0

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Software & Features

5%

6.2

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

4.2
User score
User score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components

70%

6.7

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
5.8
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Popularity:
Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) has a popularity of 3.8 points, which is higher than 56.3% of Tablets.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

4.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.0
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
This tablet is built on a 40 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 86.8% of tablets and equal to the node used in 8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Amlogic 8726-M3
This tablet uses the Amlogic 8726-M3 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 99.7% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 170 ppi which is lower than that of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,700 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 91.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
4 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 98% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
360 g
This tablet weighs 360 g which is lighter than 79.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.8% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 9.6% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 26.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£70 vs £260).
    £70 vs £260
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£70 vs £260).
    £70 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 26.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (360 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    360 g vs 490 g
  • 50.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (125 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    125.0 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali 400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali 400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 43.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,700 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,700 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 37.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars
    the average tablet
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (5.81 vs 8.000).
    5.81 vs 8
  • 17.5% worse value for money
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.04 vs 7.1).
    6.04 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali 400 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali 400 vs Mali-G51
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 5 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (1 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    1 vs 6
  • 2.86x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (40 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    40 nm vs 14 nm
  • 87.5% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 866 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • Less capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Amlogic 8726-M3 chipset, while the average tablet uses the newer MediaTek MT8169A.
    Amlogic 8,726-M3 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • Inferior display type
    This tablet has an inferior display type compared to the average tablet (LCD vs IPS LCD). 0.00% of tablets use the superior display type.
    LCD vs IPS LCD
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 100 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (300 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    300 nits vs 400 nits
  • 24.1% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 51 ppi lower screen sharpness
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (170 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    170 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • No touch autofocus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, the average tablet does. 82.8% of tablets allow touch-to-focus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No BSI sensor
    This tablet lacks a BSI sensor, the average tablet has one. 52.6% of tablets use BSI sensors for better low-light shots.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 43.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,700 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,700 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars
    the average tablet
    Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No voice command support
    This tablet does not support voice commands, the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets include voice command support.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 2.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    April 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

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Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB)

  • Great for basic tasks like [reading ebooks and playing videos](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ainol-novo-7-mars).
  • Competitive [1024 x 600 resolution](https://versus.com/en/ainol-novo-7-mars-vs-nextbook-next-premium7) for its price point.
  • Decent battery capacity for its class at [3700 mAh](https://versus.com/en/ainol-novo-7-mars).
  • Includes features like [HDR mode and panorama](https://versus.com/en/ainol-novo-7-mars-vs-amazon-fire) capabilities in-camera.
  • Lightweight and portable design, weighing approximately [360g](https://versus.com/en/ainol-novo-7-mars-vs-sony-tablet-s-16gb).

What customers don't like about Ainol Novo 7 Mars (1GB + 8GB)

  • Frequent reports of [faulty touch screen response](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ainol-novo-7-mars) and accuracy issues.
  • Unreliable [Wi-Fi connectivity](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ainol-novo-7-mars) that tends to drop out or run slowly.
  • Actual usable [internal memory](https://www.amazon.co.uk/SANDWICH-Responsive-Capacitive-Compatible-Facebook/dp/B0087MYQQC) may be less than the advertised 8GB due to partitioning.
  • Subpar [front camera quality](https://versus.com/en/ainol-novo-7-mars-vs-chromo-inc-7-android-4-1) (0.3MP) compared to newer budget models.
  • Poor [quality control](https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/ainol-novo-7-mars), with some users reporting dead pixels or units not functional out of the box.

Verdict

The Ainol Novo 7 Mars is a budget-oriented 7-inch tablet featuring a 1024x600 pixel capacitive touchscreen and running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It is powered by a 1GHz AML8726-M3 Cortex-A9 single-core processor paired with 1GB of DDR3 RAM and 8GB of internal flash storage, which is expandable via a microSDHC slot. Key characteristics include a 3700 mAh battery, a 0.3MP front-facing camera for basic video calls, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity. Its main advantages are the decent RAM capacity for its era, which aids multitasking, and a lightweight, portable 360g design. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a rear camera, the absence of an HDMI output port, and the use of a TN display panel, which typically results in narrower viewing angles compared to IPS alternatives.

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