alcatel Hero 8
#5061
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380M
#7226Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero 8
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380M
Performance
60.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
55.653.8
Summary
- The alcatel Hero 8 features a higher resolution display at 1200 x 1920 pixels compared to the Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380M's 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- Both devices have similar performance specifications with 8GB of RAM, but the Hero 8 is powered by a slightly faster Mediatek MT8392 chipset versus the MT8163 in the Zenpad.
- Camera capabilities are identical with both offering 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, along with 1080p video recording.
- The Hero 8 has a marginally larger battery capacity at 4060 mAh compared to the Zenpad's 4000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- In terms of software, the Hero 8 runs on an older Android 4.4.2, while the Zenpad offers a more recent Android 6.0, which is upgradable to 7.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the Hero 8 is lighter at 310g, while the Zenpad is heavier at 350g and slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero 8
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380M
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT8163 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
N/A
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-T720MP2
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, 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
Dark Gray, Pearl White, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes