Microsoft Kin One
#10448
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#7763Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin One
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
21.633.2
Camera
12.714.1
Display
16.040.5
Battery
12.712.3
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
23.928.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.217.4
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 Sony Ericsson Xperia active is slightly larger at 92 x 55 x 16.5 mm and weighs 110.8g.
- The Kin One has a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the Xperia active offers a 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD 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 4GB of storage with 256MB RAM, while the Xperia active features a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active supports 720p video recording compared to the Kin One's 480p.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Kin One at 1240mAh and the Xperia active at 1200mAh.
- The Kin One runs on a proprietary OS, while the Xperia active operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin One
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
2.6"
3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
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
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1240 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
110.6 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass