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Asus PadFone
16 GBSony Xperia S
LT26i| Global Score | |
| 58.2 | 63.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Sony |
| Android 4.0.3 | Android 4.1, 4.0.4, 2.3.7, 2.3.5 |
| 2011-06-01 | 2012-01-10 |
| 5.04 x 2.57 x 0.36 inches | 5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 inches |
| 4.55 ounces | 5.08 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 250.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 4.3 inches |
| 540 x 960 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Super AMOLED | TFT |
| 256 pixels per inch | 342 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor |
| 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU | Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 12.10 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (29 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.14 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4 | 4.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1520mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1750mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 373 hours standby time 10.8 hours talk time | 450 hours standby time 7.5 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 3.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia S is a bit better than the Asus PadFone, getting a score of 63.8 against 58.2. Although Xperia S is better than Asus PadFone, we must highlight that it is also a heavier and somewhat thicker cellphone. Both phones in this comparison review work with Android OS (operating system), but the Xperia S has a more recent 4.1 version and Asus PadFone has Android 4.0.3 version, so it provides some extra features and optimized performance.
Asus PadFone counts with a little faster CPU than Xperia S, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit and 1 GB of RAM memory, the Asus PadFone also has a better GPU. Xperia S counts with a more vivid display than Asus PadFone, and although they both have a same size screen, the Xperia S also has a better display density and a better 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.
The Sony Xperia S features a slightly better storage for games and applications than Asus PadFone, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 32 GB internal storage capacity. Xperia S counts with a little longer battery lifetime than Asus PadFone, because it has 1750mAh of battery capacity against 1520mAh.
Xperia S shoots just a bit better photographs and videos than Asus PadFone, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is worse for low light photography and slower 29 fps video frame rate, and they both have the same (Full HD) video definition, the Xperia S also counts with a lot more megapixels camera in the back.
The Xperia S is not only the best phones in our comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other ones.
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