Asus PadFone 2

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 528 reviews of Asus PadFone 2. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviews about the price and screen are on the whole positive. The usability and performance are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Asus PadFone 2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus PadFone 2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Asus PadFone 2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and screen are generally positive. The durability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price and reliability, while views are divided on the size.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Richard Lai (engadget.com)

ASUS PadFone 2 review: two times is a charm for this phone-in-tablet combo

It's only been half a year since the peculiar PadFone made its much-delayed entry into select markets, and earlier this week, ASUS' launch of its

Powerful and efficient quad-core chip ; Top-notch camera performance ; Surprisingly light tablet ; Innovative docking mechanism

No dedicated keyboard dock ; No microSD expansion

ASUS finally has a convincing PadFone and PadFone Station that are both very powerful and very portable.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Asus Padfone 2 hands-on: A different transformer

Asus just announced their new Padfone in Milan and we were on the scene to cover it live. The Asus Padfone 2 is an Android phone with the rather unique ability to become the heart of a tablet, just like the original Padfone.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Jacqueline Seng (cnet.com)

The thinner, faster, and lighter Asus PadFone 2

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.

Nov, 2012

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Review Asus PadFone 2 Smartphone

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...

Premium design, Simple operation, Good workmanship, Powerful processor, The premium design and the pleasant feel of the smartphone

Fragile charging port, Back of the tablet is not flat, Dirt prone due to the open slot, Where did the stylus go? Did the headset/input device combo not arrive

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

Asus Padfone 2 Review

Last fall, we had the chance to check out the specialized device in the Asus Padfone, which introduced us to a whole new gadget category worth applausing. We're already seeing its successor in the aptly named Asus Padfone 2. Naturally, it's blessed...

Impressively lightweight smartphone ; Wickedly fast performance ; Unique dual-form functionality ; Sharp looking Super IPS+ display

Very expensive

As an independent smartphone, the Asus Padfone 2 is one impressive device that can tangle with some of the greats out there, seeing that it has that wonderful balance between raw performance and impressive hardware. Crazy to believe it, but the handset...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Sandra Vogel (zdnet.com)

Asus PadFone 2 review

The second generation of this dockable smartphone/tablet combo has a lot to recommend it, although we'd prefer a better tablet screen, a storage expansion slot (or two) and a standard Micro-USB connector.

Tablet/smartphone combo ; Clever twin battery system ; Well-specified handset

Average-quality tablet screen ; No storage expansion on tablet or phone ; Non-standard Micro-USB connector

There are two big disappointments, though: the quality of the tablet screen and the lack of storage expansion. We're also unclear why Asus has chosen to use a slightly tweaked Micro-USB connector.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Richard Devine (androidcentral.com)

ASUS Padfone 2 review

The Padfone 2 is the second iteration of ASUS' smartphone/tablet hybrid. It's an unusual concept, but does it work?The ASUS Padfone 2 was first unveiled back in October 2012 as an ...

Talk of cameras is no good without samples though, so here's a selection of snapshots from the Padfone 2 taken in ever-changing conditions. All were taken at 10MP in 16:9 aspect ratio, no effects, just stock settings.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : InsideHW (insidehw.com)

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Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Sidney Wong (hardwarezone.com)

ASUS PadFone 2 - A Serious Contender

It took ASUS just six months to come up with the successor to the highly innovative PadFone. Can the Taiwanese company push the envelope once again with the PadFone 2? Check out our full assessment to find out more!

Superb 4.7-inch display ; Good overall performance ; Great camera image quality ; Sleeker PadFone Station

No memory card slot ; Lack of a keyboard dock ; Could have shipped with Android 4.1 ; Real-world battery life is lackluster

Even though the first-gen PadFone was introduced barely six months ago, its successor arrived at a time where companies no longer take into consideration fixed product refresh cycles. Whether consumers like it or hate it, we feel that it is part of...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Sidney Wong (hardwarezone.com)

Hands-on: ASUS PadFone 2

ASUS held a global press conference in Taipei for its latest smartphone, the PadFone 2. Check out our hands-on with the ASUS PadFone 2 and see what new features it brings to the table.

Oct, 2012

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