Asus Transformer Prime TF201
#7152
Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580CA
#7151Category Breakdown
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580CA
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The Asus Transformer Prime TF201 features a 10.1-inch Super IPS+ LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, while the Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580CA has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Transformer Prime is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset, whereas the Zenpad S utilizes either the Intel Atom Z3560 or Z3580, offering different performance characteristics.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenpad S has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 1.2 MP on the Transformer Prime.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Zenpad S at 3950 mAh compared to the Transformer Prime's 25,000 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The Transformer Prime runs on Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0, while the Zenpad S comes with Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Lastly, the Zenpad S is lighter and slimmer, enhancing its portability compared to the bulkier Transformer Prime.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Transformer Prime TF201
Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580CA
General
Release Date
2011
2015
Announced
2011
2015
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
10.1"
8"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~320 ppi density)
PPI
1280
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 3
Intel Atom Z3560 or Z3580
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core
GPU
ULP GeForce
PowerVR G6430
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
1.2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
25 mAh
3950 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po battery (25 Wh)
Li-Po 3950 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
263 x 180.8 x 8.3 mm (10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 in)
203.2 x 134.5 x 6.6 mm (8.0 x 5.30 x 0.26 in)
Weight
586 g
298 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
No
Network
No cellular connectivity
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Yes
4.1, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes