Asus Zenpad C 7.0 Z170MG
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Toshiba Thrive
#8123Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad C 7.0 Z170MG
Toshiba Thrive
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad C 7.0 Z170MG features a compact 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels, while the Toshiba Thrive offers a larger 10.1-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by a Mediatek MT8382V/W quad-core processor, whereas the Thrive utilizes a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2, making the Zenpad potentially more efficient for multitasking.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Thrive includes autofocus and a 2 MP front camera, enhancing its versatility for video calls.
- The Zenpad has a 3500 mAh battery, while the Thrive's battery capacity is unspecified, but it is heavier at 725g compared to the Zenpad's 275g, indicating a more robust build.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs on Android 5.0, providing a more modern experience compared to the Thrive's Android 3.0, which limits its app compatibility and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad C 7.0 Z170MG
Toshiba Thrive
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Toshiba Regza AT300, Toshiba Tablet.
Display
Size
7"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
1280 x 800 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
600
1280
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8382V/W (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
CPU
Quad-core Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-400MP2
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
SD, up to 32 GB
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable (13 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
189 x 108 x 9.5 mm (7.44 x 4.25 x 0.37 in)
273 x 177 x 16 mm (10.75 x 6.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
275 g
725 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0, USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes