Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Optimax 7.0
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, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Plum Optimax 7.0's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both tablets have 8GB of RAM, but the Zenpad is powered by an Intel Atom x3-C3200 chipset, while the Plum uses a Mediatek MT8321, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the Plum can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Zenpad does not specify video capabilities.
- The Zenpad has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Plum's 2800 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Both tablets run on Android Lollipop, with the Zenpad on version 5.0 and the Plum on 5.1, providing a similar software experience.
- The Zenpad is slightly heavier at 350g versus the Plum's 276g, and the Zenpad is thinner at 8.5mm compared to the Plum's 10mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad 8.0 Z380C
Plum Optimax 7.0
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Also Known as Plum Z708
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
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
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Po 2800 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)
188 x 108 x 10 mm (7.40 x 4.25 x 0.39 in)
Weight
350 g
276 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
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

