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Microsoft Kin ONEm vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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

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Compare HMD Skyline X Microsoft Kin ONEm 02Points
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Microsoft Kin ONEm X
6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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 ONEm} 2 Advantages Microsoft Kin ONEm vs Skyline (128GB/8GB)} 34 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)90%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR531 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
18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)108%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x240 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels33 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+402 PPI161%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+6.55"152%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP33 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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) 50MPAdvantage
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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps644 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+4600 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+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + 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+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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ModelKin ONEmSkyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesVerizon Microsoft Kin One CDMAHMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftHMD
Release date11/1/20107/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)67.6 x 84.1 millimeters (2.66 x 3.31 in)75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDP-OLED
Screen size2.6" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 581402 (v10)
Geekbench: 2899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage4GB128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
108 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.67" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported50 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
OZO audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
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 ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HBA4633AA
Battery capacity1240 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi2 wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin ONEmHMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.38W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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