Asus Padfone Series
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064AGraphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 225, Qualcomm Adreno 320, Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 4.30 inch, 4.70 inch, 5.00 inch, 9.00 inch, 10.10 inch
Weight: 0.13kg, 0.135kg, 0.145kg, 0.15kg, 0.514kg, 0.7kg
Price: 500, 699, 799, 1600 euro
Average of 28 scores (from 43 reviews)
Asus Padfone
Specifications
Notebook: Asus PadfoneProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 225
Display: 4.30 inch, 16:9, 960 x 540 pixels
Weight: 0.13kg
Price: 699 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Mixed double. An Android smartphone and tablet in one - will that work? Asus is the first manufacturer to release a combined solution, dubbed PadFone, which is to kill both birds with one stone on the market. We also ask ourselves what this mixed double is capable of in view of the upcoming market launch of the PadFone 2. Can the smartphone and its tablet casing score as a power duo?
Asus Padfone 2
Specifications
Notebook: Asus Padfone 2Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064A
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 320
Display: 4.70 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.135kg
Price: 799 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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The good and the weird. Asus has announced the launch of the PadFone 2 for December. Exactly like its predecessor, the PadFone 2 is a combination of a smartphone and a tablet. We will be taking a look at a much more revealing form of the phone with all its secrets laid bare when compared to the last generation.
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Asus are a company that I think of for computers and motherboards. So when the opportunity to look at a mobile phone from them it seems an interesting option. The name puzzled me for a moment until I related the ‘Pad’ part to a tablet. The minus points no micro SD card port, no replaceable battery and that proprietary charging connector.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
Asus are a company that I think of for computers and motherboards. So when the opportunity to look at a mobile phone from them it seems an interesting option. The name puzzled me for a moment until I related the ‘Pad’ part to a tablet. The minus points no micro SD card port, no replaceable battery and that proprietary charging connector.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
The PadFone is such a good idea you wonder why nobody thought of it before. Despite the lack of storage expansion, the benefits of having a phone with an optional ten-inch screen and a reserve battery are obvious, while the handset itself is every bit as good as the Nexus 4. Better in some ways. The price isn’t exorbitant, either. If you opted for the most affordable Android alternatives - the 16GB Nexus 4 and the Asus MeMo Pad 10 - you would still be looking at around £530 but with 16GB less storage in the phone, a less powerful chipset in your tablet and a lot less convenience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2013
Source: Reg Hardware Archive.org version
The PadFone is such a good idea you wonder why nobody thought of it before. Despite the lack of storage expansion, the benefits of having a phone with an optional ten-inch screen and a reserve battery are obvious, while the handset itself is every bit as good as the Nexus 4. Better in some ways. The price isn’t exorbitant, either. If you opted for the most affordable Android alternatives - the 16GB Nexus 4 and the Asus MeMo Pad 10 - you would still be looking at around £530 but with 16GB less storage in the phone, a less powerful chipset in your tablet and a lot less convenience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/18/2013
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88%
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Cyberbloc DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Cyberbloc DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: PC Actual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80%
Source: PC Actual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80%
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance, nice and bright display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2013
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance, nice and bright display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2013
Source: Tablet.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; very high quality Super IPS screen; good performance; long battery life; very good camera Negative: Can not be attached keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2013
Source: Tablet.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; very high quality Super IPS screen; good performance; long battery life; very good camera Negative: Can not be attached keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/12/2013
Asus PadFone Infinity
The Asus PadFone Infinity is a phone-in-tablet device, which is an idea that never really caught on. The phone uses Android 4.2.2 Jellybean, which gives simple and clean icons. The processor also underwent an upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core with a clock rate of 2.2 GHz. Paired with 2 GB of RAM, the Asus PadFone Infinity will run smoothly and users will not experience much lags.
The 5-inch screen has a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels (FullHD), similar to most of its direct competitors. With a Super IPS screen and 441 ppi pixel density, the colors are crisp and bright. The 13 MP camera is also a great addition that allows users to take good pictures. The Asus PadFone Infinity now supports expandable storage in the form of micro-SD cards with 16 GB of internal storage.
As for connectivity, the Asus PadFone Infinity supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n making wireless connectivity a breeze. It also supports GSM, HSDPA and 4G LTE further boosting its connectivity. Unfortunately, the battery life is rather low. With battery capacity of only 2400 mAh, it is lower than direct rivals'.
All in all, the Asus PadFone Infinity is a good device all-around. However, with the increasing number of competitors, Asus has to step up its game if it wishes to be one of the top dogs.
Specifications
Notebook: Asus PadFone InfinityProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 320
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.7kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The PadFone Infinity is without a doubt the best phone ASUS has ever made, and it's a worthwhile upgrade from the PadFone 2 even for the specs alone. Thanks to that brand-new industrial design on the phone itself, we're confident that it'll get more attention than its two predecessors did. Pretty much everyone we've shown the device to praised the new look.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 05/21/2013
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 95%
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 90% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 80%
Asus New Padfone
Specifications
Notebook: Asus New PadfoneProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1920 x 1200 pixels
Weight: 0.145kg
Price: 699 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Duo. Asus offers the fourth generation of its tablet-smartphone combination with the New Padfone. There has been enough time to improve every aspect of the concept and get rid of initial problems, but was the manufacturer successful?
Source: Tablet PC Review - Heft 4/2014
Das new Padfone ist die interessanteste Variante eines Tablets seit Langem. Wem der gleichzeitige Betrieb eines Smartphones und eines Tablets zu umständlich ist, der sollte sich auch vom stolzen Preis des Komplettsets nicht von einer Anschaffung abbringen lassen.
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: Tablet PC Review - Heft 4/2014
Das new Padfone ist die interessanteste Variante eines Tablets seit Langem. Wem der gleichzeitige Betrieb eines Smartphones und eines Tablets zu umständlich ist, der sollte sich auch vom stolzen Preis des Komplettsets nicht von einer Anschaffung abbringen lassen.
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 58%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 58%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 94% mobility: 92%
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 94% mobility: 92%
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: unique concept Negative: heavy device; uneven docking station; hardware update with few improvements
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2014
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: unique concept Negative: heavy device; uneven docking station; hardware update with few improvements
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/31/2014
Asus PadFone X
The differences between a phone and tablet are growing finer each day. However, Asus has taken it one step further; by creating a device that is both a phone and a tablet! The Asus PadFone X is not only great in functionality, it also costs much less than expected making this device a value purchase.
The 5 inch screen is fitted with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels providing good enjoyable graphics. The device is powered by a quad core 2.3 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM making every day usage smooth and seamless. It also comes with a native memory of 16 GB and the option of using an external SD card. The Asus PadFone X has WiFi 802.11 b/g/n as well as WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption. It also supports Bluetooth 4.0 and so basically has wireless connectivity covered.
Sadly, the design is a little lacking. It is 172 mm thick and weighs 150 grams, making it neither sleek nor stylish. The black matte plastic finish makes it look neat, but not cool. All in all, the Asus PadFone X may very well be the next big thing; 2 devices in one! Despite its design, the Asus PadFone X makes up for it with excellent quality and performance.
Specifications
Notebook: Asus PadFone XProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 9.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.514kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section PadFone X (Model)
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Source: Under KG Archive.org version
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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/14/2015
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
This summer, AsusTek Computer Inc. claims you don't need both a phone and a tablet - as long as you get its new PadFone X. The PadFone works like any other phone and has a screen that measures 5 inches diagonally. When you want a tablet experience, you simply slip the phone into a slot on the back of the tablet display, which is included. All the apps on the phone now work on the 9-inch tablet. The phone is what runs the tablet. Asus is bringing this concept to the U.S. for the first time.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/29/2014
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
After spending enough time pondering over the good and the bad about the Asus PadFone X, we realized that the hybrid device could well be the ultimate Android offering for user seeking the most value for their money. The gadget does everything a flagship device is expected to do, but with the added benefit of full-sized tablet functionality. It deserves a spot on the shopping list of anyone who wants top-notch hardware in a phone and tablet, but can't stretch his/her budget for two standalone devices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2014
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
If I've seemed unduly harsh on the Padfone X, it's because I still think there's a place in the world for a hybrid like this. Sadly, despite years of tinkering with the same formula, ASUS couldn't completely stick the landing this time around. For all the gripes I've leveled at this thing, though, I've had to mentally repeat one sentence like a mantra throughout my weeks of testing: all of this is just $200 with a contract.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Recode Archive.org version
Like a lot of two-in-one devices, the price of convenience comes with sacrifices. Asus PadFone X isn’t an exceptional smartphone nor is it an outstanding tablet. But if you want both and don’t have a lot of cash to spend, it’s certainly worth consideration.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2014
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The PadFone X is an intriguing device that packs a smartphone and tablet into a single, affordable package. On their own, the two devices are good, but not great. The handset's battery life is relatively short, while the slate is on the heavy side with a distractingly large bezel. Together, though, they make the PadFone X a fairly impressive hybrid at an aggressive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
The PadFone X isn’t the world’s most attractive smartphone … or tablet. It’s cumbersome, it’s bulky, and whether it offers enough convenience to overcome these setbacks is an open question. In today’s cloud-oriented mobile world, the average person could easily approximate the PadFone’s convenience with a Nexus 5 and a Nexus 10 using Android’s built in handovers, or an iPad and an iPhone using Continuity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% features: 75% mobility: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The fact is, though, the people most likely to be attracted to the PadFone concept are also probably the type that already own a tablet. And as a smartphone alone, the PadFone X is still a great option, but not quite on the same level as the Galaxy S5 or HTC One (M8). The GS5 is faster, lasts longer, and has a better camera. The HTC One (M8) is the most beautiful phone on the market and has better overall performance as well. Either of those options are better for anyone who already owns a modern tablet, but if you're in the market for a tablet and smartphone upgrade, the PadFone X is a great deal and a solid option.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus Padfone S PF500KL
With the ability to transform from a smartphone to a tablet, the Asus Padfone S PF500KL is certainly popular with users looking for that all-in-on device. Both the phone and the tablet are well design with neither feeling like an after-thought. The smartphone is stylish and comfortable in hand with the tablet extension feeling as premium and solid. Users can choose from dark ruby or pure white variant to suit their color preference. The phone weighs in at 150 g with battery and the pad comes in at 514 g making the combination still manageable in terms of carry weight. Display on the smartphone is a 5.0 inch Full HD panel while the tablet's display is a 9 inch WUXGA panel. The Android 4.4.2 KiKat device comes with a Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, 2 GB RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU and 16 GB internal memory. There is a 13 MP camera with autofocus and a 2 MP secondary front camera. Other features on the device are Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, NFC support and dual band-band WiFi connectivity. The phone's battery is rated at 2300 mAh and the tablet's cell is rated at 4990 mAh with both being Lithium-Polymer cells that are non-removable.Specifications
Notebook: Asus Padfone S PF500KLProcessor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 330
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.15kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section Padfone S PF500KL (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 85% features: 100% display: 92% mobility: 82%
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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
Qualcomm Adreno 225: Integrated OpenGL ES 2.0 and Direct3D 9_3 capable graphics card.
Qualcomm Adreno 320: Integrated graphics card using unified shaders and supporting OpenGL ES 3.0
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Qualcomm Adreno 330: Integrated graphics card in some Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs, supports OpenGL ES 3.0
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
S4 Plus MSM8260A: High-end dual-core Krait based SoC that includes a Adreno 225 GPU.
S4 Pro APQ8064A: High-end quad-core SoC for Android devices that includes four Krait cores and a Adreno 320 GPU.
600 APQ8064T: High-end quad-core SoC with four Krait-300 CPU cores and an enhanced (higher clocked) Adreno 320 graphics card.
800 MSM8974:
High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.3 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 450 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.
801 MSM8974AB:
High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.36 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 578 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
5.00:
It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
9.00:
This display format is used for small tablets and a few very big smartphones (so big that they are rather tablets). This is for customers who want a small portable tablet with a display which is at least much bigger than usual smartphone displays.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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86.36%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.