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HTC Desire X vs Microsoft Kin One

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

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4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Microsoft Kin One Compare HTC Desire X X
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire X

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!

Desire X} 18 Advantages HTC Desire X vs Kin One} 2 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)105%
Thinner
vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+233 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+4"54%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1650 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1240 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] 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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+4GB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
114 grams (3.99 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)4%
Lighter

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
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ModelDesire XKin One
Other model namesHTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandHTCMicrosoft
Release date10/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/20125/1/2010
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight114 grams (3.99 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2TFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceHTS Sense 4.1 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 900/2100
America:
UMTS 850/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
LoudspeakerSupported
Beats audio
Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL11100
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1650 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours5 hours
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Beats Audio sound enhancement

• HDR photo
• SRS WOW HD sound
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire XMicrosoft Kin One
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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