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Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z2520

Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB)
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 91% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.1

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

7.0

Audio

â–¼Worse than 92%
4.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.9

Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.2

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 93%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of tablet Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

4.3

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.1

Camera

14%

3.2

Battery

12%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software

5%

6.5

Design

3%

7.0

Audio

4.9
Reviews score
4.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process, which is larger than 82.7% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of internal storage, which is less than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z2520, which is less advanced than 83.9% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a 1024×600 screen, which is less sharp than 92.8% of tablets and equal to 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
169 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 169 ppi, which is lower than 81.3% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is narrower than 89.6% of tablets and equal to 3.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
3,910 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 3,910 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 90.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
7 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 7 W, which is slower than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
290 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 290 g, which is lighter than 96.1% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 40.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (290 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    290 g vs 490 g
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 65.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (110 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    110 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • 40.8% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (290 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    290 g vs 490 g
  • 65.3 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (110 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    110 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 30.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    4.9

    Mark 7.1 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.2

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.9 vs 7.0
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.08 vs 7.6).
    7.08 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 87.5% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX544MP2 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX544MP2 vs Mali-G51
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 57% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    6.4 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • 5 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2014
    2014 vs 2019
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200).
    1,024×600 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 300 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (100 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    100 nits vs 400 nits
  • 23.5% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (169 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    169 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • 40.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (3,910 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    3,910 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 61.1% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (7 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    7 W vs 18 W
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG
    the average tablet
    Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy
    This tablet does not support location privacy, while the average tablet does. 76.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 2.7 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.7 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
GizmoManiacs
≈ estimated
30/10/2014
First look · unboxing, setup and short battery check
Verdict
Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG is good for its price, though the missing earphones are a letdown.
7.0
GadgetsToUse
≈ estimated
10/07/2014
First look · launch event hands-on, hardware and settings
Verdict
Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG is a decent tablet with good hardware value, but the camera is a clear letdown.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB)

  • Highly competitive price point offering excellent value for money
  • Reliable 3G connectivity and dual-SIM functionality for mobile data and calls
  • Strong battery life, with many users reporting 8-10 hours of active use
  • Comfortable to hold and well-built with a textured, grippy back panel
  • Smooth performance for basic daily activities like social media and web browsing
  • Storage flexibility with a microSD card slot supporting up to 64GB expansion

What customers don't like about Asus Fonepad 3G FE170CG (1GB + 8GB)

  • Poor camera quality with low detail, particularly in low light
  • Limited onboard storage, with some variants having as little as 4GB (leaving ~2GB usable)
  • Mediocre display resolution (1024x600) compared to higher-end rivals
  • Struggles with demanding 3D games and heavy multitasking due to the entry-level Intel Atom processor
  • Audio quality from the single speaker is often described as muddled or lacking bass
  • Firmware updates (like Lollipop) reportedly caused storage issues and increased lag for some

Verdict

The Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG is a 7-inch budget phablet featuring a 1024 x 600 WSVGA display and full 3G telephony with dual-SIM support. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with Hyper-Threading technology, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD. Key advantages include its lightweight 290g design that is easy to hold in one hand, a long battery life of approximately 10 hours, and clear audio from a front-facing SonicMaster speaker. However, notable drawbacks include its low-resolution 2MP rear and 0.3MP front cameras, which lack a flash and produce grainy images, as well as a screen that is prone to fingerprints and can be difficult to view in bright sunlight.

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