We wouldn't be surprised to hear that people are beginning to lose count of how many Fonepad models Asus has released. This is a product line that Asus has been pushing for a while now, attempting to solidify its position in the voice-calling tablet market. Although a lot of people laugh at the idea of using a 7-inch tablet as their primary phone, Asus evidently has enough reason to believe that it's a product category worth investing in.The new Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) offers improved specs and features over previous versions of the device, including a better camera and more storage. It sticks to the 7-inch display and Intel Atom SoC, and retains the typical Asus tablet look and feel. Performance is of course important, but we are also eager to see whether the Rs. 10,999 price tag is justified by the inclusion of a few new features and hardware upgrades.
The Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) sounds like a great device on paper, and fixes the many shortcomings of its predecessors. There is more storage, more RAM and a better camera in the FE171CG. However, real-world performance is poor, with the tablet unable to keep up with the simplest of tasks. The display is also poor, and the touchscreen regularly disregards taps. Consider this product only if you really want a 7-inch tablet that can make calls.
Brand | Asus |
Model | Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) |
Price in India | ₹10,999 |
Release date | January 2015 |
Dimensions (mm) | 196.00 x 110.60 x 7.90 |
Weight (g) | 280.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Black, White, Red, Gold |
Screen size (inches) | 7.00 |
Touchscreen | No |
Resolution | 1024x600 pixels |
Processor | 1.2GHz dual-core |
Processor make | Intel Atom Z2520 |
RAM | 2GB |
Internal storage | 16GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 64 |
Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
Front camera | 2-megapixel |
Rear flash | No |
Operating system | Android 4.4 |
Skin | ZenUI |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Bluetooth version | 4.00 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | No |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |