Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 61.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Asus |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | -- |
| 2015-05-02 | 2016-06-23 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 8.08 x 5.37 x 0.30 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 10.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| $ 160.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 7.9 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 8956 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | Adreno 510 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.73 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4680mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Asus ZenPad Z8 has an overall score of 61.9, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7's 60.5 score. Asus ZenPad Z8's body is newer and way lighter, but a little bit thicker than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7. Asus ZenPad Z8 counts with a bit better processing unit than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a larger number of cores (and they are faster) and more RAM memory.
Asus ZenPad Z8 has a much better screen than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with way more pixels per screen inch and a way better 1536 x 2048px resolution. Asus ZenPad Z8 takes a lot better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a lot more mega pixels back facing camera and a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
The Asus ZenPad Z8 counts with as much memory capacity to install applications and games as the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, both have the same internal memory and a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 128 GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 features longer battery duration than Asus ZenPad Z8, because it has a 6000mAh battery size against 4680mAh.
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