- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Nokia Lumia 920
- Apple iPhone 5
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)The HD screen is the best we've ever seen, its quad core processor is mighty fast, its camera mostly impressive and its design is reasonably smart.
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 3.5G
- 4.3"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released April, 2012
by c|net (Apr, 2012)The PadFone is lightweight at just 4.6 ounces.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the HTC One X compared to the Asus PadFone
GHz1.5
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The HTC One X is also equipped with an FM radio, which has a pretty simple interface.
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 68% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)The effect is the same, too: Android runs quickly and smoothly on the PadFone, with fewer hiccups than ever — and, since you can download Chrome and get the updated version of Gmail, you get a better app experience as well.
screen size
4.7"
4.3"
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)While it's still not as good as a hardware one, it's the next best thing - the 4.7" screen has enough real estate for big, well-spaced keys, which are easy to hit.
PadFone by The Verge (Jun, 2012)I don't know how Asus is going to convince developers to build apps that can support the back-and-forth between screen sizes, but the PadFone's usability is severely limited without them.
screen resolution
One X by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)Not only is it remarkably sharp (at about 312 ppi, it's virtually impossible to distinguish individual pixels), but also has great contrast and nicely saturated colors.
PadFone by c|net (Feb, 2013)The phone features an aluminium-based unibody design and the Super IPS 5-inch screen packs in 1,920x1,080 worth of pixels, delivering a 441 ppi.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
One X by The Verge (Apr, 2012)It’s certainly the most powerful, thanks to a 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 4.7-inch 720p display, an 8-megapixel camera with some aggressive specs, and 32GB of storage.
PadFone by c|net (Apr, 2012)The dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8260A (Cortex A15) processor makes the handset run smoothly.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
One X by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)Not because it features more megapixels – it's still an 8-megapixel model – but because it has a host of other improvements and a superfast continuous shooting mode.
PadFone by c|net (Apr, 2012)The PadFone's camera has an 8-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor, f2.2 aperture, and a five-element lens.
Performance Real world tests of HTC One X vs Asus PadFone
cpu speed
One X by Erik-M (Jun, 2012)Great looks, great processor speed and the lazy battery (I need to charge it every night).
PadFone by The Verge (Jun, 2012)The 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor inside the PadFone is the same one powering the excellent HTC One X, and it performs similarly well with Asus' phone.
talk time
600 min
510 min
One X by c|net (May, 2012)AT&T claims the HTC One X will run for 12.5 days in standby mode and provide 8.5 hours of talk time.
PadFone by c|net (Feb, 2013)Tew/CNET). GSM, WCDMA, and 100Mbps-capable LTE antennas are also included along with a non-removable 5,000mAh lithium polymer battery, which, according to Asus, fuels up to 40 hours of 3G talk time when the PadFone is docked.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Asus PadFone
| More cores | Quad core | vs | Dual core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice as many cores; each additional core lets your phone do more without visible UI slowdowns and jerkiness | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 83.04% | vs | 68% |
| More than 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Records significantly higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps | vs | 1920 x 1080 @ Unknown |
| 24x higher definition video | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 960 x 540 |
| Around 80% higher resolution screen | |||
| Sharper screen | 312 ppi | vs | 255 ppi |
| More than 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,800 mA·h | vs | 1,520 mA·h |
| Around 20% more battery capacity | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 4.3" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 84 Mb/s (HSPA+) | vs | 51 Mb/s |
| More than 60% better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Longer talk time | 600 min | vs | 510 min |
| Around 20% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
Advantages compared to the HTC One X
| Has expandable storage | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Smaller | 65 x 128 x 9 mm | vs | 70 x 135 x 9 mm |
| Around 10% smaller | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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screen
Asus PadFone | Rated 68% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)The Padfone's screen is big enough to be eye-catching, but I can still use it in one medium-sized hand.
Asus PadFone | Rated 68% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)Whether you're using Twitter or Rdio (just to name two of a very long list), you get an app that looks fine on the PadFone's 4.3-inch display and terrible on its 10.1-inch screen.
Asus PadFone | Rated 68% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)The body tapers sharply toward the back of the phone, making it feel smaller than it is — even with a 4.3-inch display, the PadFone's completely usable in one hand.
resolution
Asus PadFone | Rated 68% by by The Verge (Jun, 2012)It's not so much that this is a terrible display, it just hasn't been a good one since 720p and Retina displays became the norm with devices like the HTC One X or the iPhone.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Longest battery life during active use |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy S III Long standby time |
 | 3 | Nokia Lumia 920 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Lots of battery capacity |
 | 6 | Sony Xperia SL Rated the best by consumers |
 | 7 | HTC One S 5-way tie: Supports FM radio |
