Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 8S
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 8S and Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C both feature an 8.0" IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 8S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Zenpad utilizes an Intel Atom x3-C3200, with both devices offering 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both tablets having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenpad has a slightly lower 2 MP front camera compared to the Pop 8S's 3 MP.
- The Pop 8S has a marginally larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the Zenpad's 4000 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Pop 8S runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Zenpad is equipped with a more recent Android 5.0, which may offer a better software experience.
- Build quality shows the Zenpad is slightly thicker and heavier than the Pop 8S, with different color options available.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 8S
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
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
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Intel Atom x3-C3200
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB 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, AF2 MP, no AF
Front Camera
3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
3 MP
2 MPVGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 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 128 x 7.2 mm (8.23 x 5.04 x 0.28 in)
209 x 123 x 8.5 mm (8.23 x 4.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight
327 g
350 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black/ color back panels
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

