Asus ZenPad 3 8.0


Asus has announced ZenPad 3 8.0 (Z581KL) its latest Android tablet in the ZenPad series. It packs a 7.9-inch QXGA screen, is powered by an Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 SoC and runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with ZenUI on top. It is similar to the ZenPad Z8 (ZT581KL) that was introduced for Verizon, but this comes in 4 GB RAM with 32 GB storage variant as well, in addition to 2 GB RAM with 16 GB storage variant.

It has a 7.57mm slim brushed metallic frame and leather-like finish on the back.

Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 ‏(Z581KL)‏ specifications
  • 7.9-inch (2048×1536 pixels) IPS display with 178-degree viewing angle
  • Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 64-bit processor with Adreno 510 GPU
  • 2 GB/4 GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16 GB/32 GB storage, up to 128 GB with microSD
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with ZenUI 3.0
  • 8 MP rear camera
  • 2 MP front-facing camera
  • Dual-front facing stereo speakers, DTS-HD audio, 7.1-channel virtual
  • Dimensions: 136.4 x 205.4 x 7.57 mm; Weight: 320g
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C
  • 4,680 mAh battery
The Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 comes in Black color. There is also a separate Zen Clutch protective case that doubles up as a stand and includes convenient slots for storing ID and credit cards. No word on the pricing of roll out details yet.