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Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C

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Lenovo A7

Lenovo A7

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Lenovo A7
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8

Summary

  • The Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Lenovo A7 has a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~216 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, both tablets are equipped with quad-core processors and 8GB of RAM, but the Zenpad uses an Intel Atom chipset, whereas the A7 is powered by a Mediatek chipset.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
  • The Zenpad has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the A7's 3450 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Zenpad runs on Android 5.0, while the A7 operates on an older version, Android 4.2.2, which can be upgraded to 4.4.2.
  • Overall, the Zenpad offers a slightly better build quality and software experience, while the A7 has a more compact design and higher pixel density.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Lenovo A7

General

Release Date

2015
2014

Announced

2015
2014

Description

N/A
Versions:Lenovo A3500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8381)Lenovo A3500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A3500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)

Display

Size

8"
7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

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
Mediatek MT8382 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-450MP4
Mali-400MP2

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 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

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MPVGA
2 MP

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
3450 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 3450 mAh, non-removable

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)
198 x 121.2 x 9.9 mm (7.80 x 4.77 x 0.39 in)

Weight

350 g
320 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Blue

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

No
Micro-SIM - cellular model only

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA - cellular model only

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS - cellular model only

Software

Operating System

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)

OS Version

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes