Asus PadFone X
#5211
ZTE Star 2
#5217Category Breakdown
Asus PadFone X
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 X and ZTE Star 2 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the PadFone X uses a Super IPS+ LCD while the Star 2 has a standard IPS LCD.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series chipset and 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- The cameras are also comparable, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Star 2 can record video at 4K@30fps compared to the PadFone X's 4K@25fps, and it has a higher resolution 5 MP front camera.
- In terms of battery, the Star 2 has a slightly larger 2400 mAh capacity versus the PadFone X's 2300 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android KitKat, but the PadFone X supports NFC while the Star 2 does not.
- The PadFone X is heavier at 150g compared to the Star 2's 130g, and the Star 2 has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus PadFone X
ZTE Star 2
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
For AT&T
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 Snapdragon 800 (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, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
4K@25fps, 1080p@25fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@25fps
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
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, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
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