Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6311)54.4
Performance(#8573)54.3
Camera(#5722)42.1
Display(#6106)70.0
Battery(#7426)43.5
Build(#5942)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus PadFone mini
Short Review
- The Asus PadFone mini features a compact design with dimensions of 129.3 x 65.6 x 8.7 mm and a lightweight build at 105 grams.
- Its 4.3-inch Super IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, the performance is adequate for basic tasks, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The 8 MP rear camera captures reasonable quality images, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 1500 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited power.
- The device runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), offering a straightforward user experience without the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is available in Titanium Black, Platinum White, and Soft Pink colors.
- It does not have water resistance or stereo speakers, and it uses a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the PadFone mini is a basic smartphone with essential features suited for casual use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeSuper IPS LCD
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions129.3 x 65.6 x 8.7 mm (5.09 x 2.58 x 0.34 in)
Weight105 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTitanium Black, Platinum White, Soft Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes