Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
#7225
Huawei MediaPad
#8117Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Huawei MediaPad
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C features an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Huawei MediaPad has a slightly smaller 7.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~216 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x3-C3200 chipset, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 in the MediaPad, which may result in better multitasking on the Zenpad.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the MediaPad offers autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Zenpad has a 4000 mAh battery, slightly less than the MediaPad's 4100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs Android 5.0, while the MediaPad starts with Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the Zenpad.
- Build quality shows the Zenpad is lighter at 350g, whereas the MediaPad weighs 390g and is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Huawei MediaPad
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom x3-C3200
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Quad-core
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Adreno 220
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, AF2 MP, no AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MPVGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
209 x 123 x 8.5 mm (8.23 x 4.84 x 0.33 in)
190 x 124 x 10.5 mm (7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 in)
Weight
350 g
390 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
shadow black, classic brown, passion pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Mini-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes