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Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) vs Vertu Aster

Side by side comparison between Asus Padfone 2 vs Vertu Aster phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vertu Aster X Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) 04Points
4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2275
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vertu Aster

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Padfone 2 (16GB)} 4 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (16GB) vs Aster} 12 Advantages Vertu Aster
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage
TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GBvs+64GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
312 PPIvs+469 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2140 mAhvs+2275 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
4.7"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
 
ModelPadfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Other model namesAsus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68Vertu Aster VM-01C, Vertu Aster 4G LTE
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAsusVertu
Release date12/1/201211/1/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)69 x 143.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.65 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Display typeTFT Super IPS+TFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI469 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB64GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/800/850/900/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3224 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2140 mAh2275 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours15 hours
Standby352 hours (14.7 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ASUS SonicMaster sound
• ASUS Waveshare UI
• HDMI 1.4a
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Vertu Concierge service
• Titanium body
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Wireless Charging Qi-enabled
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)Vertu Aster
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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