Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
#5390
Asus Zenpad Z8
#5389Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
Asus Zenpad Z8
Performance
57.957.9
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
54.954.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M features a larger 9.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 264 ppi, while the Zenpad Z8 has a smaller 7.9-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of about 324 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Z500M is powered by a Mediatek MT8176 chipset with a hexa-core CPU, while the Z8 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, which may offer better efficiency.
- Both tablets have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z8 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Z500M has a larger battery capacity of 5900 mAh compared to the Z8's 4680 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, both devices run Android 6.0, but the Z500M can be upgraded to Android 7.0, enhancing its software experience.
- Build quality is reflected in the Z500M's heavier weight of 430g versus the Z8's 320.1g, indicating a more robust design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 3S 10 Z500M
Asus Zenpad Z8
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
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 (~324 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8176
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.1 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
PowerVR GX6250
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
Yes
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5900 mAh
4680 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5900 mAh, non-removable (22 Wh)
Li-Ion 4680 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
240.5 x 163.7 x 7.2 mm (9.47 x 6.44 x 0.28 in)
205.2 mm x 136.4 mm x (unknown thickness) mm
Weight
430 g
320.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM (built-in)
Network
No cellular connectivity
LTE
Network Speed
N/A
LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes