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Microsoft Kin ONEm vs LG Optimus One (P500)

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

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Compare LG Optimus One X Microsoft Kin ONEm 06Points
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points LG Optimus One (P500) Compare Microsoft Kin ONEm X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus One (P500)

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} 6 Advantages Microsoft Kin ONEm vs Optimus One (P500)} 12 Advantages LG Optimus One (P500)
+4GB23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)vs+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)39%
Thinner
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+180 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+3.2"23%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1240 mAhvs+1500 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
VGA (640x480)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+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 ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
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ModelKin ONEmOptimus One (P500)
Other model namesVerizon Microsoft Kin One CDMALG P500 Optimus One
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftLG
Release date11/1/201010/1/2010
Depth18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)67.6 x 84.1 millimeters (2.66 x 3.31 in)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~36.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.2 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227) (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200 (133MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 232 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB512MB (170MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 18 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
LGIP-400N
Battery capacity1240 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours6 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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, Wine, Titan, Blue, Silver, Purple
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin ONEmLG Optimus One (P500)
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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