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Microsoft Kin Two

Microsoft Kin Two

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Sony Xperia go

Sony Xperia go

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Kin Two
Sony Xperia go
Performance
24.937.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.040.5
Battery
13.713.4
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
23.931.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.819.2

Summary

  • The Microsoft Kin Two features a 3.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia go has a slightly larger 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Kin Two is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Xperia go offers a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, providing better processing capabilities.
  • The Kin Two's rear camera is 8 MP compared to the Xperia go's 5 MP, but both can record 720p video.
  • The Kin Two has a battery capacity of 1390 mAh, slightly higher than the Xperia go's 1305 mAh.
  • For software experience, the Kin Two runs on a proprietary OS, while the Xperia go operates on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
  • The build quality of the Xperia go is enhanced with its water resistance feature, which the Kin Two lacks.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Kin Two
Sony Xperia go

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

N/A
Also known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a

Display

Size

3.4"
3.5"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Nvidia Tegra
NovaThor U8500

CPU

600MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

N/A
Mali-400

Memory

8GB 256MB RAM
8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1390 mAh
1305 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1390 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

115.1 x 65.3 x TBC mm
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)

Weight

N/A
110 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
White, Black, Yellow

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.12 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass