Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500KL
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Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
#3744Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500KL
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
Performance
57.960.1
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
57.157.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500KL features a larger 9.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 has a smaller 7.9-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by a Snapdragon 650 chipset, whereas the Mi Pad 3 uses a Mediatek MT8176, with the latter offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- The Mi Pad 3 also boasts a superior rear camera at 13 MP compared to the Zenpad's 8 MP, although both devices have 5 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenpad at 7800 mAh, compared to the Mi Pad's 6600 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 10W versus the Zenpad's 18W.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Mi Pad 3 operates on Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 9, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500KL
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
9.7"
7.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Mediatek MT8176
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Hexa-core (3x2.1 GHz Cortex-A72 & 3x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
PowerVR GX6250
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7800 mAh
6600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7800 mAh, non-removable (30 Wh)
Li-Po 6600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
242.3 x 164.2 x 6.8 mm (9.54 x 6.46 x 0.27 in)
200.4 x 132.6 x 7 mm (7.89 x 5.22 x 0.28 in)
Weight
490 g
328 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Grey
Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes