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Microsoft Kin TWOm

Microsoft Kin TWOm

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Sony Xperia go

Sony Xperia go

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Category Breakdown

Microsoft Kin TWOm
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 TWOm 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 display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Kin TWOm 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 TWOm has an 8 MP rear camera compared to the 5 MP camera on the Xperia go, but both can record video at 720p.
  • The Xperia go has a 1305mAh battery, which is more substantial than the unspecified capacity of the Kin TWOm, potentially offering better battery life.
  • Software-wise, the Kin TWOm lacks a specified OS, while the Xperia go runs Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a more versatile software experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the Xperia go is lighter and slimmer than the Kin TWOm, which may enhance portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Microsoft Kin TWOm
Sony Xperia go

General

Release Date

2010
2012

Announced

2010
2012

Description

For Verizon
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

N/A
1305 mAh

Battery Details

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

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

111.3 x 59.9 x 16.3 mm (4.38 x 2.36 x 0.64 in)
111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)

Weight

133 g
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

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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

No
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