Introducing Asus FonePad Mini, 2 in 1 Device
The Padfone Mini is the latest device from the series of Asus and the
momentum lies that is the mini version of its previous models like Asus PadFone
and PadFone Infinity. The most unique feature about the device is that it is an
intelligent combination of tablet and smartphone as one integrated device.
The PadFone Mini from Asus is a gamut of mobiles from previous devices
like PadFone devices, FonePad phablets and ZenFone series devices. It is a 2 in
1 device that is made of 4” mobile and slots into the back a 7” tablet.
Users can now switch between large and small display as per your needs,
thanks to the technology. Let’s have a good look at this detailed review of
Asus PadFone Mini.
Display and Design
The device features a 4.3” 540*960 resolution that can be linked to a
PadFone Station with a 10.1” tablet. The Asus PadFone 2 was launched in 2012
with a display of of 4.7” 720p interfacing with 10.1 PadFone station.
Its design is the USP of the device is that users can switch from
smartphone to tablet with great ease. It is impressing the buyers with its
overall build measuring 199.85*119.43*13.91mm and weighs 116g.
Camera
Asus Padfone device has an 8MP main camera and 2MP front-facing camera.
The 8MP camera is easy to use and its autofocus is fast and easy to operate
that enables switching from front to back and video mode.
With its you can click decent images, but clicking in low light
conditions can be tough.
Processor and RAM
The device is powered by Intel Atom Z2560 processor with 8GB internal
storage and a micro SD slot. It gives you a great feel in your hands as it
performs well. With Snapdragon 400 at 1.4GHz is no sluggish.
The device shows a marginal improvement when works in smartphone mode in
GPU testing where some pixels aids its overall efficiency.
Battery
The device has 2 batteries, the mobile has a 4” 800*480 display and a
tablet has 7” 1280*800 display. Its internal battery is 2100mAh battery and can
be used at a go.
A small battery comes with 1500mAh in the phone. In total the device
gives you altogether a 3700mAh.
Performance and Software
Asus is ahead of other players like HTC and Samsung
and is one of the best Android UI’s in the market. The device does well when it
comes to its performance.
Previous devices like Asus Zen UI and PadFone are best at their own
places. Asus PadFone Mini keeps the experience efficient and makes multitasking
possible.
Price
Asus FonePad Mini is not available worldwide. This hybrid device comes
with aggressive pricing and it is indicative of how devices the aggressive
smartphone entry to mid-range tablet markets have become.
In the tablet space, this device is competing with Nexus 7.
Tech Specs
Display: 4.3” QHD IPS display
Processor: Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon
400
Camera: 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera
Storage: 16GB internal
Battery: 1500mAh Polymer
About Author: Nandan Gupta is a Consumer Electronics Expert working with Zopper.com, which is the India’s only hyperlocal marketplace (online and offline) website & App in India. He is an engineering graduate in computer science and has been closely following consumer electronics & Smartphone gadgets space from last 5 years. He also is a technology blogger for the past 3 years.
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