Asus has launched three new devices in the Philippines: the Fonepad 8, Fonepad 7 and MeMO Pad 7.
The Fonepad 7 (FE171CG), pictured above, is a minor update to last year’s FE170CG model. The former offers double the amount of RAM and internal storage, as well as more powerful pair of cameras. The processor and display specs remain unchanged, but Android 4.4 KitKat comes preloaded and not as an upgrade. For these changes, the FE171CG’s initial price is Php6,995, which is Php1,000 more expensive than the FE170CG’s.
| Spec | Asus Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) | Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) | Asus MeMO Pad 7 (ME70C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android KitKat 4.4 | Android KitKat 4.4 | Android Jelly Bean 4.3 |
| Display | 8-inch IPS LCD (800x1280 WXGA) | 7-inch IPS LCD (600x1024 WSVGA) | 7-inch (600x1024 WSVGA) |
| CPU | 1.33GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 | 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 | 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | 16GB | 8/16GB |
| microSD support | Yes, up to 64GB | Yes, up to 64GB | Yes, up to 64GB |
| Rear-facing Camera | 5-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 2-megapixel |
| Front-facing Camera | 2-megapixel | 2-megapixel | 0.3-megapixel (VGA) |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 11.5 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Other specs | Dual SIM 3G | Dual SIM 3G | |
| Price | Php11,995 | Php6,995 | Php3,995/Php4,495 |
The Fonepad 8 (FE380CG) sells for Php11,995. The difference in price is justified in the larger screen (with slightly better resolution) and faster processor. As phablets, the Fonepad 7 and 8 offers dual SIM configuration and phone functionality.
For those looking for a pure Android tablet experience, the Asus Memo Pad 7 can be had for only Php3,995 (8GB model) or Php4,495 (16GB model). To achieve such cheap prices, the tablet have smaller amount of RAM and employ cameras with lower resolutions.
[Via YahooPH Technostorm]
11995 for fonepad 7?
my mistake…. I rectified the error in the table. thanks for pointing it out!