Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Optimax 10
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 compact 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 10 has a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~149 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the Zenpad using an Intel Atom x3-C3200 and the Optimax utilizing a Mediatek MT8321, offering similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring 5 MP rear cameras and 2 MP front cameras, but the Optimax supports video recording at 720p@30fps.
- The Zenpad has a 4000 mAh battery, whereas the Optimax offers a slightly larger 4500 mAh capacity.
- Both run on Android Lollipop, with the Zenpad on version 5.0 and the Optimax on 5.1, providing a comparable software experience.
- Build quality differs, with the Zenpad being lighter at 350g compared to the 509g of the Optimax, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Optimax 10
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Also Known as Plum Z711
Display
Size
8"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 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 MT8321 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-400
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
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MPVGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Po 4500 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)
240.2 x 170.2 x 9.2 mm (9.46 x 6.70 x 0.36 in)
Weight
350 g
509 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Aurora Metallic
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Dual SIM (MIni-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

