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Microsoft Kin Two

Microsoft Kin Two

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Nokia 801T

Nokia 801T

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Kin Two
Nokia 801T
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
57.058.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.753.1

Summary

  • The Microsoft Kin Two features a smaller 3.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia 801T has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both devices utilize ARM 11 CPUs, but the Nokia's 680 MHz CPU offers slightly better processing power compared to the Kin Two's 600 MHz.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Nokia can record at 30fps.
  • The Kin Two's battery capacity is slightly higher at 1390 mAh compared to the Nokia's 1300 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • The Kin Two runs a proprietary OS, while the Nokia operates on Symbian Anna, providing a different software experience.
  • Additionally, the Nokia 801T supports NFC and has Bluetooth 3.0, whereas the Kin Two has Bluetooth 2.1.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Kin Two
Nokia 801T

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.4"
4"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)

PPI

320
360

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Nvidia Tegra
Broadcom BCM2727

CPU

600MHz ARM 11
680 MHz ARM 11

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

8GB 256MB RAM
8GB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, AF
8 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
VGA

Video Recording

720p
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1390 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1390 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BP-3L)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

115.1 x 65.3 x TBC mm
125.2 x 65 x 12.8 mm, 83.2 cc (4.93 x 2.56 x 0.50 in)

Weight

N/A
170 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
TD-SCDMA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

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
Symbian Anna OS

OS Version

N/A
Symbian Anna OS

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes