Asus Zenpad C 7.0
#7193
Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad C 7.0
Plum Optimax 8.0
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 C 7.0 features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has an 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors and have 8GB of RAM, but the Zenpad uses an Intel Atom chipset, whereas the Optimax is equipped with a Mediatek chipset.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera, but the Optimax includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, compared to the Zenpad's 0 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Zenpad at 3450 mAh versus 3400 mAh in the Optimax, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Zenpad runs Android 5.0, while the Optimax is on Android 5.1, providing a marginally updated experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenpad being lighter at 265g compared to the Optimax's 305g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad C 7.0
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Versions: Z170C (Wi-Fi); Z170CG (3G)
Also Known as Plum Z710
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
600
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 MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-450MP4
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB 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, f/2.0 or 2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3450 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable (13 Wh)
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189 x 108 x 8.4 mm (7.44 x 4.25 x 0.33 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
265 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Aurora Metallic
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM - cellular model only
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA - cellular model only
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 - cellular model only
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
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes