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Microsoft Kin TWOm vs Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Kin TWOm vs Sony Xperia XZ1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X Microsoft Kin TWOm 03Points
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)

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} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin TWOm vs Xperia XZ1 (G8341)} 30 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+64GB (51GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)120%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
170 PPIvs+424 PPI149%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"vs+5.2"53%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 19.2MP140%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 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+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps329 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+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1390 mAhvs+2700 mAh94%
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
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ModelKin TWOmXperia XZ1 (G8341)
Other model namesVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMASony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)BrazilCanadaUSA(Europe)
(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)
BrandMicrosoftSony
Release date11/1/20109/19/2017
Depth16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)170 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB64GB (51GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1390 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby232 hours (9.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
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: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• HDR10 compliant
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Kin TWOmSony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
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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