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Asus Padfone 2

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User ratings:
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
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3 stars
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Pros

  • slimmer
  • lighter
  • faster

Cons

  • are simply shut down when the switch takes place
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs Asus

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 4.7 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 312 ppi
  • 2140 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 1.2 Mpx

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Asus Padfone 2 - Pros & Cons

Asus Padfone 2

Pros

  • slimmer
  • lighter
  • faster
  • and less unwieldy
  • ensures secure handling and good grip
  • PadFone 2 image quality is also much better
  • good grip and is safe from unattractive fingerprints
  • its rich colors and great contrast
  • Everything is good
  • both in terms looks and feel
  • strong viewing angles and impressive brightness

Cons

  • are simply shut down when the switch takes place
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • it does not support 5GIs Asus
  • any hardware buttons at the bottom of the display
  • PadFone runs on ICS and has not been updated yet
  • slight gap between the glass and chassis
  • moulded plastic has a spiral pattern
  • Impressive battery life Poor tablet resolution
  • It feels slippery and slightly hollow around the camera mount
  • price too steep
  • it just dampens it slightly

Asus Padfone 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2140 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
312 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Asus Padfone 2 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.4 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.43 in
Width2.71 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight4.76 oz
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Connectivity
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Charging connectionHDMI
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2140.0 mAh
Standby time352.0 h
Talk time16.0 h
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Display
Screen size4.7 in
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density312.0 ppi
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.2 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 2600 MHz

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Asus Padfone 2 Asus - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6
Based on 10 reviews
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Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review - Specs, performance and tablet comparison to iPad
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WIRED UK
Published: 17.06.2013
Asus Padfone 2 review - Specs, performance and tablet comparison to iPad

Wired.co.uk reviews the ASUS Padfone 2, a combi smartphone/tablet device that's more than just a gimmick

Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 22.03.2013
Asus Padfone 2 review | IT PRO

An Android smartphone which slots into and powers a 10.1in tablet. Is it a gimmick or an ingenious idea?

Asus Padfone 2 Review Asus PadFone 2 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 21.12.2012
Review Asus PadFone 2 Smartphone
4.4

Detailed review of the Asus Asus Padfone 2 (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064A, , 4.7", 0.1 kg) with various measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review
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T3
Published: 14.03.2013
Asus Padfone 2 review
3.0

The Asus Padfone 2 is the brand's latest phone-tablet hybrid

Asus Padfone 2 The Asus PadFone 2 is improved, but not perfected
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CNET
Published: 16.11.2012
The Asus PadFone 2 is improved, but not perfected

If having a good camera and the latest OS aren't first on your list of priorities, the Asus PadFone 2's many improvements over its predecessor make it a worthwhile upgrade.

Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 22.03.2013
Asus Padfone 2 review | IT PRO
4.0

An Android smartphone which slots into and powers a 10.1in tablet. Is it a gimmick or an ingenious idea?

Asus Padfone 2 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 09.04.2013
Home review
3.0

The PadFone is still an excellent idea, but this one has too many niggles

Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.03.2012
Asus Padfone 2 review
3.5

Asus's second generation smartphone/tablet hybrid

Asus Padfone 2 Asus Padfone 2 review
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ITProPortal
Published: 23.04.2013
Asus Padfone 2 review
3.5

Why put two devices in your bag? Get the Asus Padfone 2 and you have a rather elegant solution that combines smartphone and tablet in one.

Asus Padfone 2 ASUS Padfone 2 Review
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Android Authority
Published: 10.01.2013
ASUS Padfone 2 Review

In a world dominated by Samsung, the Asus Padfone 2 stands out as truly innovative. Join as we go through its specs and features in our Padfone 2 review.