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Microsoft Kin One

Microsoft Kin One

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Sony Xperia miro

Sony Xperia miro

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Kin One
Sony Xperia miro
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7

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 Xperia miro is larger at 113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm and slightly lighter at 110.0g.
  • The Kin One has a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the Xperia miro offers a 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Kin One is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU, while the Xperia miro has an 800MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, providing a slight edge in processing speed.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the Xperia miro benefits from a more advanced chipset.
  • The Kin One has a 1240mAh battery, while the Xperia miro features a larger 1500mAh battery, likely offering better longevity.
  • The Kin One lacks a defined operating system, while the Xperia miro runs on Android 4.0, providing a more versatile software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Kin One
Sony Xperia miro

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Sony ST23i, Sony ST23a

Display

Size

2.6"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT,

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Nvidia Tegra
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

600MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

4GB 256MB RAM
4GB (2.2GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Video Recording

480p@30fps
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1240 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

82.6 x 63.5 x 19.1 mm (3.25 x 2.5 x 0.75 in)
113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm (4.45 x 2.34 x 0.39 in)

Weight

110.6 g
110 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold

Foldable

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, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating System

N/A
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

OS Version

N/A
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes