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HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Microsoft Kin ONEm

Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Microsoft Kin ONEm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Kin ONEm X HTC Windows Phone 8S 16Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Windows Phone 8S} 16 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S vs Kin ONEm} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin ONEm
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
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
+10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)80%
Thinner
vs18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD 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"
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1700 mAh37%
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]
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
113 grams (3.96 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)3%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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

17 Common items in both devices
4GB
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+10 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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πŸ“± Model features

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
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ModelWindows Phone 8SKin ONEm
Other model namesHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC RioVerizon Microsoft Kin One CDMA
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHTCMicrosoft
Release date11/1/201211/1/2010
Depth10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)67.6 x 84.1 millimeters (2.66 x 3.31 in)
Weight113 grams (3.96 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloProprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM862732bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

βž• Other features

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
β€’ Colors: Black
β€’ MS Office viewer
β€’ Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

HTC Windows Phone 8SMicrosoft Kin ONEm
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.38W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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