Asus Fonepad 7 FE171CG
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Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Asus Fonepad 7 FE171CG
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Asus Fonepad 7 FE171CG features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fonepad is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2520, whereas the Optimax utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Fonepad supports 1080p video recording compared to the 720p of the Optimax.
- The Fonepad's battery capacity is 3950 mAh, providing longer usage than the Optimax's 3400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Fonepad runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Optimax operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop, offering a more updated user experience.
- Overall, the Fonepad has advantages in display resolution and battery life, while the Optimax benefits from a newer operating system and a larger screen.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Fonepad 7 FE171CG
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Also Known as Plum Z710
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
600
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3950 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3950 mAh, non-removable (15 Wh)
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
196 x 110.6 x 7.9 mm (7.72 x 4.35 x 0.31 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
280 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gold, Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes