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Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C

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Lenovo A8

Lenovo A8

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Category Breakdown

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Lenovo A8
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 and Lenovo A8 both feature an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
  • In terms of performance, the Zenpad utilizes an Intel Atom x3-C3200 chipset, while the A8 is powered by a Mediatek MT8382, with both offering quad-core CPUs and 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera specifications are identical, featuring 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, but the Zenpad lacks optical image stabilization.
  • Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A8 at 4200 mAh compared to the Zenpad's 4000 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
  • The Zenpad runs on Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience than the A8's Android 4.2.2, and the A8 includes stereo speakers, enhancing audio output.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Zenpad being slightly lighter and thinner than the A8.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Lenovo A8

General

Release Date

2015
2014

Announced

2015
2014

Description

N/A
Versions:Lenovo A5500-F - Wi-Fi only (Mediatek MT8121)Lenovo A5500-H - Wi-Fi + 3G (Data only)Lenovo A5500-HV - Wi-Fi + 3G (Voice)

Display

Size

8"
8"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 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
4200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 4200 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)
217 x 136 x 8.9 mm (8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 in)

Weight

350 g
360 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Black, White, Yellow, Red

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)

OS Version

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (3G models only)

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes