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HP Veer 4G

HP Veer 4G

#7519
Microsoft Kin ONEm

Microsoft Kin ONEm

#9863

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