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Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8121

Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of tablets
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 88%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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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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â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 67%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of tablet Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.9

Camera

14%

2.8

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

6.1

Software & Features

5%

6.4

Design

3%

3.9

Audio & Multimedia

5.0
User score
User score
7.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 7.1 points, which is lower than 70% of Tablets.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.7
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 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
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8121
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8121 chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 94.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
216 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 216 ppi which is lower than that of 52.1% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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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
?
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than in 53.6% of tablets and equal to that in 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
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
3,450 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,450 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 93.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 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
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% 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
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% 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
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% 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
320 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 320 g which is lighter than 88.5% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.9% 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
Market range: <0 – >5
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
Market range: <1 – >6
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
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 34.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (320 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    320 g vs 490 g
  • 54.1 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 34.7% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (320 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    320 g vs 490 g
  • 54.1 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (121.2 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    121.2 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 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 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP2 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
  • 47.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 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
  • 2.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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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    Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.81 vs 8.000).
    7.81 vs 8
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.66 vs 7.1).
    6.66 vs 7.1
  • Worse GPU
    This tablet uses the Mali-400 MP2 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Mali-400 MP2 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
  • 35% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 75% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1,066 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 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.
  • Older DDR memory version
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (700:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    700:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Lower screen resolution
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 3.6% lower pixel density
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (216 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    216 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 3 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2 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.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 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 timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 47.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,450 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • 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)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • 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 HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • 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
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.9 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    April 2014
    2014 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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What customers like about Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Excellent value for money and affordable price point
  • High-quality 7-inch IPS display with good viewing angles and HD resolution
  • Solid build quality with a comfortable matte-finish unibody design
  • Good battery life, lasting a full day under normal use
  • Lag-free performance for basic multitasking and light gaming
  • Useful pre-installed productivity and sharing apps (DOit series)
  • MicroSD card slot allows for easy storage expansion

What customers don't like about Lenovo Ideapad Tablet A7 50 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Average camera quality, especially in low-light conditions
  • Low speaker volume, often requiring headphones for media
  • Long charging times to reach a full battery
  • Limited 1GB RAM can cause sluggishness with high-end games or many background apps
  • Thick bezels around the display
  • Lack of notification LED and no TV-out support
  • Occasional WiFi connectivity issues reported on certain firmware versions (KitKat)

Verdict

The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A7-50 is a portable 7-inch device featuring a 1280x800 IPS display, a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage expandable via microSD up to 32GB. Its main characteristics include a slim 9.9mm profile, dual cameras (5MP rear and 2MP front), and a 3450 mAh battery that provides up to 8 hours of usage. Key pros are its sharp HD screen with wide viewing angles, solid build quality for a budget device, and its comfortable one-handed grip. However, the tablet faces performance limitations during heavy multitasking or high-end gaming, lacks a camera flash, and has relatively weak speakers.

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