Overall Score
55.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#5214)55.3
Performance(#8940)54.3
Camera(#2049)45.4
Display(#4750)70.5
Battery(#7957)43.5
Build(#6405)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus PadFone S
Short Review
- The Asus PadFone S features a compact design with dimensions of 143.4 x 72.5 x 10 mm and a weight of 150g, available in Titanium Black, Platinum White, and Dark Ruby.
- Its 5.0-inch Super IPS+ LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, it provides solid performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video at 12-25fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 4.4.2, it is upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the PadFone S combines a decent display, reliable performance, and a functional camera in a portable form factor.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Asus PadFone S PF500KL
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper IPS+ LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording4K@12-25fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143.4 x 72.5 x 10 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTitanium Black, Platinum White, Dark Ruby
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes