Microsoft Kin Two
#8159
Sony Xperia go
#10021Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin Two
Sony Xperia go
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.750.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
N/A
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
N/A
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes