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Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£170RAM capacity:0.25 GBInternal storage:2 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:ARM926EJ

Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.3

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.3

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 98% of tablets
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

â–¼Worse than 99%
4.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.3

Mark 6.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.1

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 99%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £170
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Technical Specifications of tablet Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

22%

4.8

Performance

20%

4.1

Display

16%

4.0

Camera

14%

2.2

Battery

12%

5.1

Connectivity

8%

5.8

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

3.9

Audio

4.3
Reviews score
4.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.8
RAM capacity
0.25 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 0.25 GB of RAM, which is less than 99.8% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Process node
65 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 65 nm process, which is larger than 99.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Internal storage
2 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of internal storage, which is less than 99.8% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
ARM926EJ
This tablet runs on ARM926EJ, which is less advanced than 99.9% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
800×480
This tablet has a 800×480 screen, which is less sharp than 99.2% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83.1% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
143 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 143 ppi, which is lower than 96% of tablets.
Display glass type
Plastic
This tablet protects its screen with Plastic, which is less durable than 97.7% of tablets and the same as 2.3% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Front camera megapixels
N/A
Main camera aperture
N/A
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,900 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,900 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 90.2% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
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 support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
491 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 491 g, which is heavier than 50.7% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
no
This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory. 84.3% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 1 speakers, which is fewer than in 90.3% 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 this.
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Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 78.8 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (121.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    121.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    mini-HDMI port
  • 78.8 mm shorter
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (121.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    121.2 mm vs 200 mm
  • 38.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.3

    Mark 6.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.3 vs 7.0
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.75 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.25 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 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 fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 38.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    4.3

    Mark 6.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.3 vs 7.0
  • 11.8% worse value for money
    Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.75 vs 7.6).
    6.75 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.75 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (0.3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.25 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4.64x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (65 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    65 nm vs 14 nm
  • 96.9% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (2 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    2 GB vs 64 GB
  • 94.6% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (0.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    0.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 8 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2011 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    April 2011
    2011 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • More basic chipset
    This tablet has a less advanced chipset than the average tablet (ARM926EJ vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    ARM926EJ vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (800×480 vs 1920×1200).
    800×480 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 301 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (100 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    100 nits vs 401 nits
  • 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
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 35.3% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (143 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    143 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Plastic vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 300 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (100 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    100 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (400:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    400:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 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 tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • Non-CMOS image sensor
    This tablet does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average tablet does. 99.4% of tablets have a CMOS sensor.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 40.9% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,900 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,900 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (3 vs 5).
    3 vs 5
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • 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. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.5% 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. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Nextbook Next5
    the average tablet
    Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No voice commands
    This tablet does not support voice commands, while the average tablet does. 96.3% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 4.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    12.7 mm vs 8 mm
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 1 fewer speakers
    This tablet has less speakers than the average tablet (1 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    1 vs 2

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

2.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
05/07/2011
Hands-on test · Digital pen tablet
Verdict
The Nextbook Next5 has a clever digital pen, but its unresponsive touchscreen and slow performance make it a poor choice for most buyers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB)

  • Integrated APEN digital writing tool for real-time annotations and handwritten emails
  • Passable as a basic eReader with support for Adobe DRM, ePub, and PDF formats
  • Includes essential accessories like a protective case and a digital pen
  • Affordable entry-point for users wanting a 7-inch tablet with stylus input
  • Decent video playback quality for its class with minimal frame drops

What customers don't like about Nextbook Next5 (256MB + 2GB)

  • Extremely sluggish performance due to an underpowered 600MHz processor and 256MB RAM
  • Highly inaccurate and frustrating resistive touchscreen response
  • Poor battery life, typically lasting around 6 hours compared to more efficient competitors
  • Underwhelming display with grainy visuals and limited horizontal viewing angles
  • Lacks access to the official Google Play Store, relying on the more limited SlideME Marketplace
  • Outdated software (Android 2.1) which does not support Flash or modern app suites

Verdict

The Nextbook Next5 is a legacy 7-inch Android 2.1 tablet featuring a resistive touch TFT display with an 800 x 480 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. Powered by a 600MHz dual-core ARM926EJ processor with 256MB of RAM and 2GB of internal flash storage, its standout feature is the integrated APEN digital writing technology, which allows users to write on a physical notepad and have the input instantly digitized onto the tablet. Key advantages include its ultra-portable 1.1 lb design, 4-way G-sensor for 360° rotation, and a microSD slot for expanding storage up to 8GB. However, the device is held back by significantly sluggish performance, a lack of access to the official Google Play Store, and a resistive screen that is often described as woefully inaccurate and difficult to navigate without a stylus.

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