alcatel Hero 8
#5061
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380KL
#5052Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 8
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380KL
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.655.6
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 8 features a higher resolution display at 1200 x 1920 pixels compared to the Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380KL's 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both devices have similar performance with 8GB of RAM, but the Hero 8 uses a MediaTek chipset while the Zenpad is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which may offer better efficiency.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, although the Zenpad has an option for an 8 MP rear camera.
- The Hero 8 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4060 mAh versus the Zenpad's 4000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Hero 8 runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Zenpad comes with Android 5.0, which can be upgraded to 6.0.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, but the Zenpad is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 8
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380KL
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
8"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
1200
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 1
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x Cortex-A53 & 4x Cortex-A53)Octa-core
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 306Adreno 405
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP or 8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4060 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
209 x 122 x 7.3 mm (8.23 x 4.80 x 0.29 in)
209 x 123 x 8.5 mm (8.23 x 4.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight
310 g
350 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes