Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Microsoft Kin TWOm

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

11/15/2014 9:20 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Microsoft Kin TWOm Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

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

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17 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	7 Advantages Microsoft Kin TWOm
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)152% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)33% Thinner	vs	16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+256 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	170 PPI
+4.3"26% Larger screen	vs	3.4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1980 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1390 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)7% Lighter
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 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
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
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Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Kin TWOm
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	Verizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	USA
Brand	Motorola	Microsoft
Release date	5/13/2014	11/1/2010
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	170 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Not supported	Autofocus
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	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
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
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	1390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	232 hours (9.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • MS Office viewer • Facebook, Twitter Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Microsoft Kin TWOm
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.29W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered