Huawei Ascend II
#7362
Microsoft Kin One
#10448Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend II
Microsoft Kin One
Performance
38.021.6
Camera
39.612.7
Display
33.216.0
Battery
14.012.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.323.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.310.2
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend II features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the Microsoft Kin One's 2.6-inch display at 320 x 240 pixels, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- Both devices are powered by a 600 MHz CPU, but the Kin One has more RAM at 4GB, enhancing its performance capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Kin One includes autofocus, providing a potential advantage in image quality.
- The Ascend II has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh versus the Kin One's 1240 mAh, which may offer marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software, the Ascend II runs on Android 2.3, while the Kin One's operating system is unspecified, potentially affecting user experience.
- The build quality of the Kin One is more compact and lighter, weighing 110.6g compared to the Ascend II's 120g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend II
Microsoft Kin One
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.6"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 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
N/A
Nvidia Tegra
CPU
600 MHz
600MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
4GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
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
1400 mAh
1240 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 61 x 13 mm (4.61 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm (3.25 x 2.5 x 0.75 in)
Weight
120 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White/Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, EDR
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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity