Lenovo launches $79.99 Tab 7 Essential Android Nougat tablet in the U.S

Lenovo recently launched the Tab 7 budget tablet in India with voice calling capabilities. Now in the U.S, Lenovo has launched the Tab 7, alongside a more affordable model called Tab 7 Essential.

As a reminder, the Tab 7 offers 6.98-inch HD display, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735B/8161 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 5MP/2MP rear & front camera, 4G LTE and 3500mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat. In India, it is priced at Rs. 9,999, and is available from Flipkart.

The affordable model, the Tab 7 Essential gets its specs toned down. It misses out on the voice calling function, and features 7-inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels  resolution. The tablet is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8167D processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 2MP front & rear facing camera. 

There's also microSD card for storage expansion and support for WiFi and Bluetooth. It runs Android Nougat, and Lenovo claims the tablet can deliver up to 20 hours of battery life with mixed usage.

The Lenovo Tab 7 and Tab 7 Essential has been priced at $79.99 (Rs, 5,000) and $99.99 respectively and is available for purchase in the U.S from the company website.