Microsoft Kin One
#10448
Motorola XPRT MB612
#8104Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin One
Motorola XPRT MB612
Performance
21.631.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.717.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.930.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.216.3
Summary
- The Microsoft Kin One features a compact build with dimensions of 82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm and weighs 110.6g, while the Motorola XPRT MB612 is larger at 120.4 x 60.9 x 13 mm and heavier at 145g.
- The Kin One has a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the XPRT's 3.1-inch TFT display at 320 x 480 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Kin One is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 4GB of storage and 256MB of RAM, while the XPRT boasts a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, 2GB of storage, and 2GB of RAM, providing a more capable performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the XPRT supports video recording, whereas the Kin One is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- The Kin One's battery capacity is 1240mAh, which is smaller than the XPRT's 1860mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Finally, the Kin One operates on a proprietary OS, while the XPRT runs Android 2.2, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin One
Motorola XPRT MB612
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
For Sprint
Display
Size
2.6"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra
TI OMAP 3620 - 1000
CPU
600MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1240 mAh
1860 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1860 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)
120.4 x 60.9 x 13 mm (4.74 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
110.6 g
145 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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/1.8 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
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
Android 2.2 (Froyo), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass