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

