Asus PadFone Mini Released

Asus launched a new hybrid device that transforms from a 4-inch phone to a 7-inch tablet for Rs 15,999 in India and is called Asus PadFone. This PadFone is available on Flipkart.

It is aimed at those who want a big-screen device to read ebooks, surf the web and watch videos but don't want to carry it around all the time.

The Asus PadFone is composed of two separate pieces — a smartphone unit and a tablet dock. The smartphone is almost  same as ZenFone 4 in terms of features and design. What's different is that it has a docking point at the bottom, so that data can be relayed from the smartphone to the tablet part.

Main Features:

ASUS PadFone mini utilizes Intel® Atom™ Z2560 processors for best performance and power efficiency. Apps open quickly, games run smoothly and you can effortlessly browse JavaScript-heavy webpages - all without compromising on battery life.

PadFone mini includes dual SIM support, allowing you to have one device for your personal and work needs.With support for network speeds up to 42Mbps DC-HSPA+, you can effortlessly stream HD video and browse the web .

ASUS SonicMaster technology is a new audio optimization technology developed by the ASUS Golden Ear Team. It is a combination of superior hardware and software designed to deliver the ultimate sound experience.

PixelMaster is a unique ASUS-developed technology that combines software, hardware and optical design to deliver incredible image quality. With PixelMaster, your smartphone always produces professional high-quality photos.

The tablet charges the PadFone Mini smartphone when docked. You can see Asus Padfone mini product video here..

The specifications of Asus Padfone Mini are listed below:

1. Processor:  1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560

2. RAM: 1 GB

3. Screen Size:  4 inch (On Phone) + 7 inch ( On Tablet) Inches

4. Screen Resolution:  WVGA, 800 x 480 Pixels(On device) + 1200 x 800 Pixels(On Station) Pixels

5. Screen PPI: 233ppi(On Phone) + 206ppi(On Tablet)

6. Battery Capacity:  Lithium, 1200 mAh (On Phone) + 2200 mAh (On Tablet) mAh

7. Operating System:  Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean), Upgradable to v4.4 (KitKat)

8. Primary Camera:  8 Megapixel

9. Secondary Camera:  2 Megapixel

10. Internal Memory:  8GB  and expandable upto 64GB with microSD card

11. Sensors:  G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor, eCompass

12. Weight:  Phone weight is 116 grams and the pad weight is 260.