Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin One
Microsoft Kin ONEm
Performance
21.621.6
Camera
12.712.7
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.712.7
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
23.924.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.211.2
Summary
- The Microsoft Kin One and Kin ONEm share similar specifications, including a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU, resulting in comparable performance levels.
- Both models feature a 5 MP rear camera capable of 480p video recording and lack a front-facing camera.
- Their build quality is slightly different, with the Kin One measuring 82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm and the Kin ONEm at 84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm, though both weigh the same at 110.6g.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1240 mAh, and neither device supports wireless charging.
- The software experience remains consistent across both devices, with no notable differences in connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin One
Microsoft Kin ONEm
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
For Verizon
Display
Size
2.6"
2.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 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
Nvidia Tegra
Nvidia Tegra
CPU
600MHz ARM 11
600MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
4GB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1240 mAh
1240 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm (3.25 x 2.5 x 0.75 in)
84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 in)
Weight
110.6 g
110.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
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 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

