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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) vs Microsoft Kin One

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Microsoft Kin One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Kin One X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) 35Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)

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!

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)} 35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) vs Kin One} 2 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)125%
Thinner
vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2960 pixels55 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+568 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+5.8"123%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh142%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1240 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)48%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
 
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Kin One
Other model namesBell/Rogers Galaxy S9 G960W (Snapdragon)Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20185/1/2010
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.8" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
4GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
โ€ข Samsung DeX
โ€ข Samsung Gear VR
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข MS Office viewer
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Microsoft Kin One
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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