Microsoft Kin ONEm vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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

11/15/2014 4:37 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Microsoft Kin ONEm 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Microsoft Kin ONEm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

5 Advantages Microsoft Kin ONEm	vs	18 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+4GB82% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)152% 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
18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)50% Thinner
320x240 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
154 PPI	vs	+256 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"	vs	+4.3"65% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)33% 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
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1240 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh60% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 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 ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Verizon Microsoft Kin One CDMA	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Microsoft	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2010	5/13/2014
Depth	18.5 millimeters (0.73 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.6 x 84.1 millimeters (2.66 x 3.31 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
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 ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1240 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	22 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5
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, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Kin ONEm	Moto E (XT1021)
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 registered	feature not registered