Category Breakdown
HP Veer 4G
Microsoft Kin ONEm
Performance
37.721.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
8.612.7
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
22.624.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.511.2
Summary
- The HP Veer 4G and Microsoft Kin ONEm both feature a 2.6-inch TFT display, but the Veer offers a higher resolution of 320 x 400 pixels compared to the Kin's 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Veer is powered by an 800 MHz Qualcomm chipset with 8GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Kin has a 600 MHz Nvidia Tegra chipset with 4GB of storage and 256MB of RAM, making the Veer more capable.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Kin supports autofocus and can record video at 480p, whereas the Veer's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Veer has a smaller 910 mAh battery, while the Kin has a larger 1240 mAh battery, which may provide better longevity.
- The Veer runs on HP webOS 2.1, offering a distinct software experience, while the Kin's operating system details are not specified.
- In terms of build quality, the Veer is slightly lighter at 103g compared to the Kin's 110.6g, though both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Veer 4G
Microsoft Kin ONEm
General
Release Date
2011, May 15
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For AT&T
For Verizon
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 400 pixels (~197 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7230
Nvidia Tegra
CPU
800 MHz Scorpion
600MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
8GB (6.1GB user available)
4GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
fixed focus
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
910 mAh
1240 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 910 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
84 x 54.5 x 15.1 mm (3.31 x 2.15 x 0.59 in)
84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 in)
Weight
103 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
HP webOS 2.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

