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Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Microsoft Kin Two

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Microsoft Kin Two phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Kin Two X Google Pixel XL (128GB) 33Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (128GB)

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Pixel XL (128GB)} 33 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Kin Two} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin Two
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+128GB (114GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)90%
Thinner
vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+5.5"62%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+(back) 12.3MP54%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps89 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3450 mAh148%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1390 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)26%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
 
ModelPixel XL (128GB)Kin Two
Other model namesVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC MarlinMicrosoft Kin Two GSM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandGoogleMicrosoft
Release date10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/20165/1/2010
Depth8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)65.3 x 115.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.53 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4256MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload650/75 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE 2500 (41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Back camera (main camera)12.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4048x3036 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.55µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3450 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)6 hours
Standby552 hours (23 days)232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel XL (128GB)Microsoft Kin Two
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
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