Microsoft Kin TWOm
#8725
Sony Xperia go
#7380Category Breakdown
Microsoft Kin TWOm
Sony Xperia go
Performance
24.937.7
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.040.5
Battery
1.613.4
Build
14.515.3
Connectivity
19.831.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.319.2
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
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
White, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.29 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
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
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