HP Veer
#7473
Microsoft Kin One
#10448Category Breakdown
HP Veer
Microsoft Kin One
Performance
37.921.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
8.612.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.423.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.710.2
Summary
- The HP Veer and Microsoft Kin One both feature a 2.6-inch TFT display, but the Veer has a higher resolution of 320 x 400 pixels compared to the Kin One's 320 x 240 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Veer is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7230 chipset and an 800 MHz CPU, outperforming the Kin One's 600 MHz ARM 11 processor.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Kin One offers autofocus and can record video at 480p, while the Veer's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Veer has a smaller battery capacity of 910 mAh compared to the Kin One's 1240 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Veer using HP webOS 2.2, providing a distinct software experience.
- The build quality is similar, with the Veer being slightly lighter and more compact than the Kin One.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP Veer
Microsoft Kin One
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
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 (6.5GB 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)
82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm (3.25 x 2.5 x 0.75 in)
Weight
103 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 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
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
HP webOS 2.2
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity