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Microsoft Kin One vs HMD Pulse+

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

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Compare HMD Pulse+ X Microsoft Kin One 01Point
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse+

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!

Kin One} 1 Advantage Microsoft Kin One vs Pulse+} 29 Advantages HMD Pulse+
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)70%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+128GB (101GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)126%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x240 pixelsvs+720x1612 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+265 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+6.65"156%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
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ModelKin OneHMD Pulse+
Other model namesMicrosoft Kin ONE GSMHMD Pulse Plus
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftHMD
Release date5/1/20104/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.6" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
RAM memory256MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1240 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework
• Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier green

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin OneHMD Pulse+
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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