Microsoft Kin One vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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

4/29/2017 10:25 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:19 PM

Compare Motorola Primus X Microsoft Kin One 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Primus (XT621) Compare Microsoft Kin One X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Primus (XT621)

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!

3 Advantages Microsoft Kin One	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)
+4GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)55% Thinner
320x240 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+233 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+4"54% Larger screen
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
1240 mAh	vs	+1860 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+14 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
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Change model
Model	Kin One	Primus (XT621)
Other model names	Microsoft Kin ONE GSM	Nextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), (Latin America)
Brand	Microsoft	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2010	1/1/2013
Depth	19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	iDEN 800 UMTS 2100/1900/1700
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	iDEN, 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
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP7X
Battery capacity	1240 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • MS Office viewer • Facebook, Twitter Java framework	• Colors: Black • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Kin One	Motorola Primus (XT621)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)

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Microsoft Kin One vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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

What's the better phone? Motorola Primus (XT621)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate