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Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90RAM capacity:0.5 GBInternal storage:4 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Apple A13

Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 94% of tablets
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 90% of models
Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.0

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 90%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
1GB + 6GBCheck price
Other versions:
512MB + 4GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

6.0

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

1.8

Battery

12%

5.3

Connectivity

8%

6.4

Software & Features

5%

5.6

Design

3%

5.0

Audio & Multimedia

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
RAM capacity
0.5 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 0.5 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 97.1% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
Process node
40 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >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
4 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the storage of 98.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
Apple A13
This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 89.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.3% 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
?
Display type
LCD
This tablet uses a LCD display type. 83% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
170 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 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
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 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
?
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
3,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 96.3% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
3 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 3 hours, which is shorter than that of 99.4% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% 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
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
454 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 454 g which is lighter than 65.6% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% 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: <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
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% 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
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • 7.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (454 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    454 g vs 490 g
  • 2.89x cheaper
    Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£90 vs £260).
    £90 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A13 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A13 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 7.3% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (454 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    454 g vs 490 g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 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
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    3 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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.
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 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
  • 54.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 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
  • 4.81x less popular
    Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 10.4% worse value for money
    Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.43 vs 7.1).
    6.43 vs 7.1
  • 3.5 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (0.5 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    0.5 GB vs 4 GB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 93.8% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (4 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 64 GB
  • 25% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 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 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 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.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (3 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    3 hours vs 10 hours
  • 54.4% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 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 HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 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 multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 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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    Polaroid A7
    the average tablet
    Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB) 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 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.
  • No keyboard accessory
    This tablet does not support a keyboard accessory, the average tablet does. 84.2% of tablets support a keyboard accessory.
  • 6 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    January 2013
    2013 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 Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Extremely affordable price point (often cited around $70-$100)
  • Lightweight and compact 7-inch form factor for portability
  • Solid and durable physical build quality for a budget device
  • Capable of basic tasks like web browsing and reading ebooks
  • Includes essential apps pre-installed (YouTube, browser, email)
  • Expandable storage via a built-in microSD card slot

What customers don't like about Polaroid A7 (512MB + 4GB)

  • Slow and laggy performance, especially when multitasking or launching apps
  • Low-resolution display with poor viewing angles and muted colors
  • No native access to the Google Play Store (requires sideloading or alternative stores)
  • Short battery life compared to other tablets in the same category
  • Poor camera quality (often grainy and lacks vibrancy)
  • Lack of physical volume buttons on some models, making navigation cumbersome
  • Software stability issues, including occasional app crashes

Verdict

The Polaroid A7 is a budget-friendly 7-inch Android tablet featuring a capacitive multi-touch display with an 800x480 resolution. It is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex A8 processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card slot. Main characteristics include built-in Wi-Fi, a front-facing camera for video chats, an accelerometer, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The tablet's primary pros are its extreme portability and affordability, making it suitable for light tasks like e-reading and basic web browsing. However, it suffers from significant cons, including slow performance with more modern apps, limited internal storage for media, and a relatively short battery life of approximately 2 to 3 hours.

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