Overall Score
55.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#5227)55.3
Performance(#12056)51.3
Camera(#5759)42.1
Display(#2126)79.0
Battery(#7937)43.5
Build(#6395)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus PadFone
Short Review
- The Asus PadFone features a compact design with dimensions of 128 x 65.4 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 129 grams, making it portable.
- Its 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 256 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera captures images at 8 MP with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front lacks a dedicated selfie camera.
- The battery capacity is 1520 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it can be upgraded to 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a microUSB 2.0 port and a headphone jack, but lacks stereo speakers.
- Overall, the PadFone combines a unique design with moderate specifications for its time.
- Special features include its ability to transform into a tablet when docked, enhancing versatility.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1520 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions128 x 65.4 x 9.2 mm (5.04 x 2.57 x 0.36 in)
Weight129 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes