The Lenovo TAB 3 7 Essential was announced in 2016, February. Released 2016, April With 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT8161 (28 nm) and running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or 5.0 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 2 MP, AF or 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.