Category Breakdown
Asus Zenpad Z10 ZT500KL
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
Performance
57.960.1
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
57.157.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenpad Z10 ZT500KL features a larger 9.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 has a smaller 7.9-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenpad is powered by a Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Mi Pad 3 uses a Mediatek MT8176 chipset with 4GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The Mi Pad 3 also boasts a superior rear camera at 13 MP compared to the Zenpad's 8 MP, although both devices have a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Zenpad at 7800 mAh, compared to 6600 mAh in the Mi Pad 3, but the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenpad runs Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0), while the Mi Pad 3 comes with Android 7.0 and MIUI 9, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenpad Z10 ZT500KL
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
9.7"
7.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
1536
1536
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
Mediatek MT8176
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Hexa-core (3x2.1 GHz Cortex-A72 & 3x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 510
PowerVR GX6250
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7800 mAh
6600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 7800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
242.3 x 166.1 x 7.1 mm (9.54 x 6.54 x 0.28 in)
200.4 x 132.6 x 7 mm (7.89 x 5.22 x 0.28 in)
Weight
490 g
328 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
No
Network
LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 9
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

