Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580C
Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0 Plus
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 S 8.0 Z580C features a higher resolution 8.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1536 x 2048 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0 Plus's 7.0-inch display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by an Intel Atom Z3530 chipset, while the MediaPad utilizes a Spreadtrum SC7731G, resulting in superior performance for the Zenpad.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the MediaPad offers autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Zenpad has a 4000 mAh battery, slightly less than the MediaPad's 4100 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- The Zenpad runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), providing a more recent software experience compared to the MediaPad's Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with EMUI 3.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenpad being slightly heavier and thinner than the MediaPad.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad S 8.0 Z580C
Huawei MediaPad T1 7.0 Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~320 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
1536
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3530
Spreadtrum SC7731G
CPU
Quad-core
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR G6430
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable (15.2 Wh)
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
203.2 x 134.5 x 6.9 mm (8.0 x 5.30 x 0.27 in)
191.8 x 107 x 8.5 mm (7.55 x 4.21 x 0.33 in)
Weight
317 g
278 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, LE
4.0, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 3
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

