The ASUS ZenPad Z8 for Verizon Wireless is now official. The 8-inch tablet surfaced last month via a leak by tipster – Evan Blass (@evanblass); it is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered ASUS tablet available in the US via the carrier. It is available for pre-order and will hit the stores by June.
ASUS ZenPad Z8 for Verizon Specifications
- Dimensions: 205 x 136 x 7.62mm, 320 grams
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with ZenUI
- 7.9-inch (2048 x 1536 pixels) QXGA IPS LCD display; 178-degree viewing angles
- Hexa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor
- Adreno 510 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal storage + microSD card slot (up to 128GB)
- Rear facing 8MP camera
- Front facing 2MP camera
- 2G, 3G and 4G LTE (Cat.6)
- Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11ac
- USB Type-C port
- 4680mAh battery (18.01 Whr); up to 13 hours battery life
- Dual-front facing stereo speakers with DTS-HD support
Running Android Marshmallow, the ASUS ZenPad Z8 supports the network’s 4G LTE network and is also ready for the XLTE service which doubles the network’s 4G LTE Bandwidth. It uses the USB Type-C port for charging and can be purchased outright for a price tag of US$ 250.
It can also be purchased via a payment plan divided over two years (24 months). There is an optional US$ 35-priced folio case accessory which not only protects the tablet, but also acts as an adjustable stand for viewing in four different mode and typing. It also activates the sleep/wake function too.
Source: Verizon Wireless
