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Microsoft Kin ONEm

Microsoft Kin ONEm

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Samsung F480i

Samsung F480i

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Kin ONEm
Samsung F480i
Performance
21.634.9
Camera
12.710.6
Display
16.032.3
Battery
12.710.3
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
24.214.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.213.1

Summary

  • The Microsoft Kin ONEm features a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, offering a higher pixel density of 154 ppi compared to the Samsung F480i's 2.8-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels and 143 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Kin ONEm is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 4GB of RAM, while the F480i has 160MB of RAM, which may limit its multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Kin ONEm can record video at 480p, whereas the F480i is limited to 320p.
  • The Kin ONEm's battery capacity is 1240 mAh, slightly larger than the F480i's 1000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • The Kin ONEm includes a headphone jack, while the F480i does not, impacting audio connectivity options.
  • Overall, the Kin ONEm presents a more robust software experience and performance metrics compared to the F480i.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Kin ONEm
Samsung F480i

General

Release Date

2010
2009

Announced

2010
2009

Description

For Verizon
Also known as Samsung Player Style i

Display

Size

2.6"
2.8"

Type

TFT
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)

PPI

320
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Nvidia Tegra
N/A

CPU

600MHz ARM 11
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

4GB 256MB RAM
160MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
VGA videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p@30fps
320p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1240 mAh
1000 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1240 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 in)
98.4 x 55 x 11.6 mm (3.87 x 2.17 x 0.46 in)

Weight

110.6 g
106 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Pink, La Fleur, Pearl White

Foldable

SAR

1.38 W/kg (head)     0.49 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
N/A