Asus PadFone S
#5214
ZTE Star 2
#5217Category Breakdown
Asus PadFone S
ZTE Star 2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.355.3
Summary
- The Asus PadFone S and ZTE Star 2 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the PadFone S uses a Super IPS+ LCD, while the Star 2 has a standard IPS LCD.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, with identical CPU and GPU configurations, and they offer 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Star 2 can record 4K video at 30fps compared to the PadFone's 25fps.
- The Star 2 also has a larger battery capacity at 2400mAh, compared to the PadFone's 2300mAh.
- Software-wise, the PadFone S runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 6.0, while the Star 2 operates on Android 4.4, providing a slightly more updated experience for the PadFone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus PadFone S
ZTE Star 2
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Asus PadFone S PF500KL
Also known as ZTE Star II
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super IPS+ LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@12-25fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.4 x 72.5 x 10 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
140.3 x 69.2 x 6.9 mm (5.52 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
150 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium Black, Platinum White, Dark Ruby
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes