Overview of the smartphone ASUS PadFone E: description, features and reviews

Asus has not proven itselfonly as a manufacturer of tablet computers. Under this brand on the market are also quite high-quality smartphones, which are an excellent combination of availability and functionality.

We will talk about one of these in today'sreview. It will be dedicated to the phone Asus PadFone E. In this article we describe the technical characteristics of the device, we list its pluses and minuses, as well as give feedback from customers who have experience with the device. According to them, in fact, the opinion on this device will be finally formed. In the meantime, let's move directly to the characteristics of the smartphone and start with the configuration of the model.

Set

Buying Asus PadFone E, you get a white,A neat box with a printed manufacturer logo and a picture of the phone. Opening it, you see all the accessories that go with the device. Their set, by the way, is pretty rich - it's a charger (divided into an adapter and a cord), an instruction manual for the phone, headphones and, of course, the device itself.

The quality of the Asus PadFone E, of course, is notgoes further than any standard accessory. The maximum on which it is capable is to give communication with the subscriber (it is unlikely to be able to enjoy high-quality sound).

Design

Externally, the smartphone, which we are talking about,is quite simple, but tasteful. Finishing materials of the device, at least here refer to the budget segment - plastic on the back cover and glass on the front of the smartphone.

The form of the device is somewhat unusual due torounded edges and complete absence of facets. Also a positive impression leaves the matte surface of the case, pleasant to the touch and at the same time practical enough (it will not show traces of fingers).

In general, the location of the navigation elementshere is a classic and little different from how it is implemented on other models: there are a number of touch buttons under the screen; the screen unlock key is placed on the top face (along with the functional hole for the headphones); The volume swing is located on the side of the smartphone (along with the microUSB connector).

Screen

As already noted, almost allThe front of the smartphone (with the exception of the glossy decorative plate at the bottom of the case) is covered with a protective glass. The solution is quite successful - this design looks attractive.

The size of the display is not quite standard 4.7 inches (as many believe - the ideal ratio). The resolution of the screen reaches 1280 by 720 pixels, which, in turn, creates a clear image with a density of points at a level of 312 pixels. per inch.

In addition to these characteristics, it should be notedflexible screen brightness adjustment, as well as a touchscreen installed on the Asus PadFone E, capable of recognizing up to 10 simultaneous touches. If the first category allows you to comfortably handle the phone both in sunny weather and in the dark, the second creates additional opportunities for interacting with games.

Judging by the feedback of users, and taking into account the technical characteristics, the picture can be considered quite good for this class of devices.

CPU

The phone operates on a quad-coreQualcomm SnapDragon 400 - a processor, each of which is capable of producing a clock speed of up to 1.4 GHz. The smartphone provides for 1 GB of memory, which, according to users, is enough to perform basic tasks and work with some not too cumbersome games. And when you play more complex graphics of performance wonders smartphone, of course, will not show. By the speed of response and speed Asus PadFone E A68M can be classified as "above average".

Camera

The device is traditionally equipped with a frontal andrear cameras. The first has a matrix, whose resolution reaches 2 Mp: the quality of shooting it is noticeably worse. As for the second, its resolution is 13 megapixels, and through the various software mechanisms for improving the quality of images (autofocus, stabilization, sharping, noise reduction system), photos taken with Asus PadFone E produce very little.

Connectivity

As expected for devices in this segment,The model has the support of two SIM cards. Both are capable of operating in 2G / 3G networks, but, alas, they do not receive LTE signal - this is a noticeable minus for residents of the capital and large cities, where this communication format is available to each subscriber.

In addition to GSM, the device also works with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, and also has a GPS function for navigation and positioning.

Operating system and shell

The basis for the program work of the device isAndroid OS 4.3. Of course, the basis was the "native" shell, which underwent some changes, adapted exclusively for the Asus PadFone E. The smartphone display, for example, received a number of new menu panels, with which the settings became more flexible, and the functionality of the smartphone significantly expanded. These changes have affected different modules: cameras, quick navigation panels, sounds and other things.

There is also an option that allows you to configure the phone when placing it on the docking station Asus.

Memory

Smartphones Asus PadFone E received 16 GBInternal memory, 6 of which are occupied by standard system files. The remaining space, about 10 GB, the user can use at his discretion, uploading personal data.

Realizing that this volume is not enough, the manufacturer connected the possibility to work with a memory card, the volume of which can be up to 32 additional gigabytes.

Autonomy

Devices produced by Asus were not famoustoo large margin of autonomy due to capacious batteries. The same situation is observed in the case of Asus PadFone E (16Gb). Its battery has a capacity of only 1820 mAh, which is a low indicator for modern multifunctional devices with energy-intensive screens and powerful processors.

Time during which the phone canwork without additional charging, depends on the type of task that he performs. In particular, if reading books can "land" the battery in 15-16 hours, then viewing the video when using Wi-Fi does it in 7 hours, and 3D games in 3-4 hours. Thus, in comparison with similar devices, PadFone E can be called an "average" in the matter of preserving the battery charge.

Reviews

Investigating the recommendations and characteristics left by the buyers of the smartphone, you can come to more objective conclusions about the device. So we will do in our case.

So, first of all I would like to notea large number of eulogies. People positively characterize the technical stuffing of the device, its functionality, appearance, build quality. The phone really "behaves" well, reliably holds the signal, does not fail almost never. This significantly distinguishes the model from the now popular Chinese, unstable devices.

However, there are negative comments regardingSome moments concerning PadFone E. For example, it is a weak battery. Many complain that the time of her work is not enough to interact with the device all day, and this gives serious inconvenience. You can get rid of them, unless you buy an additional portable charger (the so-called Power Bank).

Another disadvantage is considered to be quietspeaker. Even at the maximum volume in the settings, the phone plays the sounds insufficiently loudly so that they can be heard well. This, in turn, causes discomfort if you miss an important call or alarm signal.

A number of other reviews negatively characterize the workGPS-module smartphone, as well as strong glare of the screen in the sun and the difficulty in finding and finding the case for the device. The last problem can be solved by making orders in Chinese online stores.

conclusions

Once again, we note that the manufacturing companyphone, which we described today, has long been famous for high-quality equipment. And, as many believe, Asus PadFone E (16Gb) A68M is one of these models.

The device works stably, without interruptions andloss of signal - and this is already an indicator of the efforts of developers over it. In addition, it is worthy of note the work of individual smartphone modules, in particular - processor, camera, GSM-receiver and others. Also, the material of the hull deserves praise, and their tight fit between them. All this, of course, speaks only in favor of the model.

She certainly has drawbacks, and we have themlisted a little higher in the text. However, despite them, the phone leaves a positive impression and can be considered as an option by those who appreciate the simplicity, functionality and availability of the device. It is these qualities that are allotted to the model that we described today.