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Microsoft Kin One vs HTC U11 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Kin One vs HTC U11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC U11 X Microsoft Kin One 04Points
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
SLCD5

1440x2560

12.2
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 (64GB)

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} 4 Advantages Microsoft Kin One vs U11 (64GB)} 33 Advantages HTC U11 (64GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 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+64GB (54GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)142%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage
TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid
320x240 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+5.5"112%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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) 800 Mbps110 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+3000 mAh142%
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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
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ModelKin OneU11 (64GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Kin ONE GSMHTC U11 Single-Sim 4GB RAM 601HT U-3f, HTC Ocean
Country or region availablefeature not registeredCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandMicrosoftHTC
Release date5/1/20106/1/2017
Depth19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 5
Screen size2.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB64GB (54GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps800/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (Sprint), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100AT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f):
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Sprint version:
CDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Verizon version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15
AT&T/T-Mobile/Unlocked version (U-3f):
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
Sprint version:
LTE (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,13,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
Verizon version:
LTE (Bands 13)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1240 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours24.5 hours (1 days)
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
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: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum and glass body
• 3D glass screen
• Amazon Alexa
• Plastic case included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC BoomSound
• Hi-Res audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Miracast
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin OneHTC U11 (64GB)
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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