Category Breakdown
Asus Fonepad 7
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
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 features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fonepad 7 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Zenpad 8.0 utilizes a quad-core Intel Atom x3-C3200, offering potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenpad includes a 2 MP front camera compared to the Fonepad's 1.2 MP.
- The Zenpad's battery capacity is slightly higher at 4000 mAh versus the Fonepad's 3950 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Fonepad runs Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Zenpad comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop, providing a more recent software experience.
- The Fonepad is heavier at 328g compared to the Zenpad's 350g, and the Zenpad is slimmer at 8.5 mm versus the Fonepad's 10.5 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Fonepad 7
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Versions:Asus Fonepad 7 LTE ME372CL with LTE bandAsus Fonepad 7 ME175CG with 3G and Intel Atom Z2520 1.2 GHz processor
N/A
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 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
Intel Atom Z2560
Intel Atom x3-C3200
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-450MP4
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 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
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
2 MPVGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3950 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3950 mAh, non-removable (15 Wh)
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
196.8 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.75 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
209 x 123 x 8.5 mm (8.23 x 4.84 x 0.33 in)
Weight
328 g
350 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sapphire black, Diamond white
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 (ME372CL)
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

