Asus PadFone Mini 

priceN/A

launchNov, 2014

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Design

  • The smartphone is pretty compact to hold, and has a good build quality
  • Wielding the PadFone mini (with the phone in the tablet dock) in one hand is a little cumbersome due to the bulge on the back
  • The differences in the design languages of the smartphone and tablet portions make it seem as if two separate devices have been strapped together, instead of making a product which is more cohesive

Display

  • Decent display on both the smartphone unit, and the tablet dock - bright, with good viewing angles

Software

  • Nice custom UI (similar to the Asus Zen series) on top of Android

Performance

  • Decent performance in day-to-day use

Camera

  • Apps requiring a front camera such as skype, hangouts etc don't open in the tablet mode, as the tablet dock lacks a front camera
  • Camera lacks flash

Audio

  • Good call quality and signal reception
  • Decent loudspeaker

Battery

  • Poor battery life for both just the smartphone, as well as the tablet combo

More

  • Unique 2-in-1 device
  • Tablet dock too supports voice calls

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Asus PadFone Mini Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.3No updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size4 inches
Screen Resolution480x800 pixels (~ 233 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • IPS+
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Ambient Light
Processor/RAM
Processor1.6 GHz, Dual Core, Intel Atom (Z2560)Ranked #120 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUPowerVR SGX 544MP2
RAM1 GB
Memory
Internal Memory8 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 64 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity1200 mAh
Dimensions
Weight116 gmLight
Thickness11.2 mmThick
WidthN/A
Camera
Primary Camera8.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • PixelMaster
  • Time Rewind
  • Image Stabilization
  • Selfie Mode
  • Shallow Depth of Field
  • Touch Focus
  • Clear Zoom
  • All Smiles mode
  • Smart Remove
  • Effects
  • Beautification
  • GIF Animation
Secondary Camera2.0MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS
CompassYes
More
App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
Noise FiltrationYes
More
  • 2-in-1 device that can function as a stand-alone smartphone, as well as a tablet (when combined with the Padfone Station)
  • Dynamic Display Technology (auto-switch between phone and tablet display)
  • PadFone Station (7 inches, 1280x800 pixels, IPS+ display, Thickness: 13.91 mm, Weight: 260, 2100 mAh battery)

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