The Smartphone-Tablet Combo: Asus PadFone mini Launched in India

After launching a bevy of smart devices in a span of few weeks, Asus has brought a smartphone-tablet combo, called PadFone mini in India. Along with incredible and nonpareil designing, this 2-in-1 handheld has introduced a smart idea in the emerging field of hybrid devices. It could be a best proposition for the consumers that are looking for multipurpose handsets or two devices in one shell.

Diving into PadFone mini, then it is basically a small smartphone that can be placed in a tablet dock, whereby data can be relayed from phone's screen to tab. Here, the mobile phone features a 4-inch WVGA IPS display, which delivers a pixel resolution of 480x800p. The inclusion of dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor, PowerVR SGX 544MP2 GPU along with 1,170mAh non-removable battery has been boasted to provide a user-friendly mobile-experience.

Asus PadFone mini

In terms of memory, it bestows 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage that can be enlarged up to 64GB via a microSD card. Glancing at imaging, then dual-SIM supported handset is outfitted with 8-megapixel rear camera along with 2-megapixel selfie shooter. However, device runs on Android4.3 Jelly Bean along and comprises with Asus ZenUI, but it has been said to receive Android 4.4 KitKat update shortly.

On the connectivity front, the successor of Padfone X assimilates GPRS/ EDGE, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0 and Micro-USB options. On the other hand, tablet part only incorporates 2,100mAh battery and 7-inch HD IPS display with a pixel resolution of 800x1280p.

Asus PadFone mini

Moreover, device has been priced at Rs. 15,999. As per the reports, handset will be procurable in Black, Blue, Red, White and Yellow shades.