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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Microsoft Kin TWOm

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Microsoft Kin TWOm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Kin TWOm} 1 Advantage Microsoft Kin TWOm
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)65%
Thinner
vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+5"47%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+2800 mAh101%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1390 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)3%
Lighter

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
 
ModelMoto G4 Play (XT1609)Kin TWOm
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th GenVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMA
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date6/1/201611/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.29W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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