Overall Score
54.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#5390)54.9
Performance(#5442)57.9
Camera(#5756)42.1
Display(#4718)70.5
Battery(#7920)43.5
Build(#12207)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
Short Review
- The Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M features a sleek design with dimensions of 240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2 mm and a weight of 430g, available in silver and grey.
- Its 9.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 264 ppi.
- Powered by a Mediatek MT8176 chipset, it utilizes a hexa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks.
- The tablet includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, along with a 5 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- A robust 5900 mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing extended usage without the need for frequent recharging.
- Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat, offering a user-friendly interface.
- The device features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and includes a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2, ensuring versatile wireless capabilities.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and does not support 5G connectivity.
- Overall, the Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M combines solid build quality with decent performance and display features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size9.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI1536
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT8176
CPUHexa-core (2x2.1 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GX6250
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5900 mAh, non-removable (22 Wh)
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2 mm (9.47 x 6.44 x 0.28 in)
Weight430 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Grey
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes