Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin ONEm
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.750.9
Summary
- The Microsoft Kin ONEm features a smaller 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the NIU Andy 3.5E2I has a larger 3.5-inch LCD display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Kin ONEm is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Andy 3.5E2I utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Andy 3.5E2I includes a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its selfie capabilities.
- The Kin ONEm has a 1240 mAh battery, while the Andy 3.5E2I has a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Kin ONEm lacks a modern operating system, whereas the Andy 3.5E2I runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality favors the NIU Andy 3.5E2I, which is lighter and slimmer than the bulkier Kin ONEm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin ONEm
NIU Andy 3.5E2I
General
Release Date
2010
2015
Announced
2010
2015
Description
For Verizon
For Mexico
Display
Size
2.6"
3.5"
Type
TFT
LCD, 256K colors
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
600MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1240 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 in)
115.5 x 62.8 x 10.7 mm (4.55 x 2.47 x 0.42 in)
Weight
110.6 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Blue, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
N/A
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
N/A
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

