Microsoft Kin ONEm
#9863
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#7763Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin ONEm
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
21.633.2
Camera
12.714.1
Display
16.040.5
Battery
12.712.3
Build
14.714.3
Connectivity
24.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.217.4
Summary
- The Microsoft Kin ONEm features a 2.6-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a larger 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia active is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor and 1GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the Kin ONEm's 600MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active offers 720p video recording compared to the Kin's 480p.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Kin ONEm at 1240 mAh and the Xperia active at 1200 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Kin ONEm runs an unspecified OS, while the Xperia active operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.0, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin ONEm
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
For Verizon
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
84.1 x 67.6 x 18.5 mm (3.31 x 2.66 x 0.73 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
1.38 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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