- 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
- HTC One X
- Samsung Galaxy S II
- Sony Xperia S
- 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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus compared to the Asus PadFone
GHz1.2
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)It'll focus in on subjects around 10cm away in good lighting conditions, but the level of detail captured is not hugely impressive, with clear signs of heavy processing visible when zoomed-in to pixel level.
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"
Galaxy Nexus by Javyrmz (Jun, 2012)This phone has very many positive's the screen size, screen size, fast 1.2Ghz processor, Google apps, Google music, 720p display, great camera with no shutter lag and panoramic mode are great.
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
Galaxy Nexus by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)Black are deep, colors are bright and the detail the ultra-high resolution provides is unparalleled.
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
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Between dual core and the optimized ICS, this baby is smooth and fast.
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 |
Galaxy Nexus by c|net (May, 2012)The main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA.
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 Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Asus PadFone
cpu speed
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Reinforced glass is nice too, really no need to put a screen protector on it and dull the clarity.-Processor speed.
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
506 min
510 min
Galaxy Nexus by hsrob (May, 2012)My battery stats when it's nearly drained show 1.5+ hours of talk time and 2.5+ hours of the screen being on, with 4G in use some of the 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
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| 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 | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.66% | vs | 68% |
| More than 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Records significantly higher definition video | 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps | vs | 1920 x 1080 @ Unknown |
| 30x higher definition video | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 960 x 540 |
| Around 80% higher resolution screen | |||
| Sharper screen | 315 ppi | vs | 255 ppi |
| More than 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,750 mA·h | vs | 1,520 mA·h |
| Around 20% more battery capacity | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 4.3" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
| Has expandable storage | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Store significantly more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.2 GHz |
| Around 30% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Lighter | 129 g | vs | 149 g |
| More than 10% lighter | |||
| Smaller | 65 x 128 x 9 mm | vs | 68 x 135 x 9 mm |
| More than 10% smaller | |||
| Better theoretical download speed | 51 Mb/s | vs | 20 Mb/s (LTE) |
| More than 2.5x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2011 |
| Release date 4 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 3 | HTC One X 2-way tie: Most CPU cores |
 | 4 | Samsung Galaxy S II Least latency on actual networks |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia S 2-way tie: Sharpest screen |
 | 6 | Sony Xperia T High resolution front camera |
 | 7 | HTC 8X 2-way tie: Sharpest screen |
