HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Microsoft Kin One

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire C vs Microsoft Kin One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2014 4:00 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:25 PM

Compare Microsoft Kin One X HTC Desire C (CDMA) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Microsoft Kin One Compare HTC Desire C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (CDMA)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)	vs	5 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)55% Thinner	vs	19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+165 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+3.5"35% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAh	vs	+1240 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

19 Common items in both devices

600MHz 32bit Single-core

4GB

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Change model
Model	Desire C (CDMA)	Kin One
Other model names	Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music	Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Microsoft
Release date	11/26/2012	5/1/2010
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)	63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory	512MB	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1240 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • MS Office viewer • Facebook, Twitter • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire C (CDMA)	Microsoft Kin One
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Microsoft Kin One

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire C vs Microsoft Kin One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (CDMA)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate