Asus PadFone 2
The Asus PadFone 2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 137.9 x 68.9 x 9 mm (5.43 x 2.71 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 135g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,140 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, October. Released 2012, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super IPS+ LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,140 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2140 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
135g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
137.9 x 68.9 x 9 mm (5.43 x 2.71 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Asus PadFone 2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Asus PadFone 2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Asus PadFone 2 does not support a memory card.
The Asus PadFone 2 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Asus PadFone 2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Asus PadFone 2 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Asus PadFone 2 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Asus PadFone 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Asus PadFone 2 has 4.0, A2DP.
