Microsoft Kin TWOm
#8725
Samsung G800
#9343Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin TWOm
Samsung G800
Performance
24.934.9
Camera
14.111.7
Display
16.032.3
Battery
1.61.6
Build
14.514.2
Connectivity
19.814.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.312.5
Summary
- The Microsoft Kin TWOm features a larger 3.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering better clarity than the Samsung G800's 2.4-inch TFT screen at 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Kin TWOm is powered by a 600MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 8GB of storage with 256MB of RAM, while the G800 has 160MB of storage and lacks specified processing power.
- The Kin TWOm's camera is superior with an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video, compared to the G800's 5 MP camera with 320p video.
- Both devices have similar battery specifications, and neither offers wireless charging.
- The Kin TWOm has a more robust software experience with stereo speakers and a headphone jack, whereas the G800 lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Kin TWOm provides better build quality, display, performance, and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Kin TWOm
Samsung G800
General
Release Date
2010
2007
Announced
2010
2007
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
3.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~170 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
8GB 256MB RAM
160MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF, 3x optical zoom
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Xenon flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
320p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
111.3 x 59.9 x 16.3 mm (4.38 x 2.36 x 0.64 in)
101 x 51.1 x 18.8 mm (3.98 x 2.01 x 0.74 in)
Weight
133 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titan Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.29 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
0.13 W/kg (head) 0.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A