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Microsoft Kin TWOm vs HTC Ultimate

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Kin TWOm vs HTC Ultimate phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Ultimate X Microsoft Kin TWOm 01Point
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Ultimate

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 TWOm} 1 Advantage Microsoft Kin TWOm vs Ultimate} 21 Advantages HTC Ultimate
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)65%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+199 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"vs+4.7"38%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
10 appsvs+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1390 mAhvs+1600 mAh15%
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
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
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
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
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 TWOmHTC Ultimate
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ModelKin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Other model namesVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMAHTC Ultimate 3G, HTC Titan 1, HTC Eternity
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMicrosoftHTC
Release date11/1/201011/20/2011
Depth16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)70.63 x 131.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.18 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.4" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI199 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
System versionProprietary OSWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 TWOmHTC Ultimate
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BTY058
Battery capacity1390 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours6.8 hours
Standby232 hours (9.7 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: Carbon Gray
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin TWOmHTC Ultimate
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.29W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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