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Microsoft Kin One vs NGM Explorer

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

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Compare NGM Explorer X Microsoft Kin One 03Points
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Explorer

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} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin One vs Explorer} 16 Advantages NGM Explorer
+4GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (256MB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)93%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)5%
Thinner
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+165 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+3.5"35%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
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
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+1780 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
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

19 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(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

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
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ModelKin OneNGM Explorer
Other model namesMicrosoft Kin ONE GSMNGM Explorer Dual Sim, NGM WeMove Explorer
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMicrosoftNGM
Release date5/1/20107/1/2012
Depth19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra32bit: MediaTek MT6573T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage4GB512MB (256MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1240 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)160 hours (6.7 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red on black, Yellow on black
• 8GB microSD included
• Swiftkey
• WiFi hotspot
• MIL-STD 810G certified
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin OneNGM Explorer
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.489W/kg (body)
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