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Microsoft Kin Two vs Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Kin Two vs Samsung Galaxy Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U) Compare Microsoft Kin Two X
1.2"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

270
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)

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Kin Two} 12 Advantages Microsoft Kin Two vs Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
+8GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.5GB available)
+320x480 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x360 pixels
+3.4"183%
Larger screen
vs1.2"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1390 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs270 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+WAP, HTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.15GHz 64bit Dual-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
133 grams (4.66 ounces)vs+49 grams (1.72 ounces)171%
Lighter
16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)vs+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
170 PPIvs+424 PPI149%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10 appsvs+1500 apps149 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 10 Mbps39%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass DX+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+5 ATM, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

6 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
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Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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ModelKin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Other model namesMicrosoft Kin Two GSMGalaxy Watch 42mm (4G LTE) SM-R815UZDAXAR, Samsung Galileo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date5/1/20108/1/2018
Depth16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)65.3 x 115.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.53 in)41.9 x 45.7 millimeters (1.65 x 1.8 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)49 grams (1.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.4" inches1.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels360x360 pixels (1:1)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass DX+
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
System versionProprietary OSTizen 4.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra64bit: Samsung Exynos 9 Dual 9110 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.15GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB4GB (1.5GB available)
eMMC
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps10 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAUMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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 TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1390 mAh270 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby232 hours (9.7 days)72 hours (3 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
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 supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold
• Straps: Black, Grey, Red, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Brown
• Compatible with standard 20mm straps
• Always-on display
• Rotating bezel
• Samsung Pay
• Compatible with Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon carriers

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin TwoGalaxy Watch (42mm SM-R815U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.961W/kg (head), 1.786W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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