Asus Padfone (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Padfone vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/8/2012 9:37 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Asus Padfone (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) Compare Asus Padfone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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3 Advantages Asus Padfone (32GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)
+32GB191% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+306 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.8"12% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) QVGA (320x240)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Other model names	Asus Pad Fone, Asus Tabletfone	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	10/1/2012
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 128 millimeters (2.57 x 5.04 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8260A	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours	11 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	510 hours (21.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• HDMI 1.4a • Optional Tablet station 10.1 inches with 1280x800 multi-touch display, 6600 mAh secondary battery, 724g • Java framework	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Padfone (32GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)