Microsoft Kin One
#10448
Palm Pre 2 CDMA
#8803Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin One
Palm Pre 2 CDMA
Performance
21.633.5
Camera
12.739.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.71.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
23.924.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.214.1
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 Palm Pre 2 CDMA is larger at 100.7 x 59.6 x 16.9 mm and heavier at 145.0g.
- The Kin One has a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, compared to the Pre 2's 3.1-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Kin One is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the Pre 2 offers a more robust 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pre 2 can record video, while the Kin One is limited to 480p.
- The Kin One's battery capacity is 1240mAh, while the Pre 2's capacity is unspecified.
- The Kin One runs on an unspecified OS, while the Pre 2 operates on HP webOS 2.0, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin One
Palm Pre 2 CDMA
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
For Verizon
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra
N/A
CPU
600MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
100.7 x 59.6 x 16.9 mm (3.96 x 2.35 x 0.67 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
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
HP webOS 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity