Asus PadFone S vs Asus ZenFone 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus PadFone S vs Asus ZenFone 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus PadFone SAsus PadFone SGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Asus ZenFone 5Asus ZenFone 5Global · 2GB · 16GB · i9305
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus PadFone S
Asus PadFone S
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Asus ZenFone 5
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Global · 2GB · 16GB · i9305
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
6.9
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus PadFone S vs Asus ZenFone 5

Specs where to buy Asus PadFone S Asus PadFone S
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Asus ZenFone 5 price comparison Asus ZenFone 5
Global · 2GB · 16GB · i9305
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 66% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
143.9 mm
10.0 mm 		72.8 mm
148.2 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 150 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 43.159
v? 		25.700
v?
Battery 2300 mAh 2110 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor
Selfie Camera SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Asus Asus
Aliases -- A500KL

Release Date
Release date March 2014,
10 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus PadFone S
Asus ZenFone 5
Asus PadFone S
Asus ZenFone 5
Size
72.5 mm • 143.9 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.8 mm • 148.2 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 145 g
Usable surface 66 % 64 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance IPX2 -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Gold

Red

Purple

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.3
Is it comfortable?
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8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.2
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
43.159
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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25.700
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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5.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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6.0
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.9 Mpx 1.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.1
Quality of selfies
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6.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.4
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Unknown
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.683 W/Kg on head
0.586 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.3
Quality of the GPS
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6.8
And the WiFi?
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6.7
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2110 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 47%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 13%
    Never
  • 47%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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15 reviews
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