Huawei MediaPad
#8117
Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Huawei MediaPad
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Huawei MediaPad features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MediaPad is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S3 chipset, whereas the Optimax utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, providing a slight edge in multitasking for the latter.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Optimax offers a higher 2 MP selfie camera compared to the MediaPad's 1.3 MP.
- The MediaPad has a larger 4100 mAh battery, compared to the 3400 mAh battery of the Optimax, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the MediaPad runs on an older Android 3.2, upgradable to 4.0, while the Optimax operates on Android 5.1, providing a more modern user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the MediaPad is heavier at 390g with thicker dimensions, while the Optimax is lighter at 305g and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei MediaPad
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2011
2016
Announced
2011
2016
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Also Known as Plum Z710
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 220
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
190 x 124 x 10.5 mm (7.48 x 4.88 x 0.41 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
390 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
shadow black, classic brown, passion pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes