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Microsoft Kin One

Microsoft Kin One

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Microsoft Kin ONEm

Microsoft Kin ONEm

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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