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Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Microsoft Kin TWOm

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) 15Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)

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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Kin TWOm} 6 Advantages Microsoft Kin TWOm
+800MHz 32bit Single-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)36%
Thinner
vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+3.65"7%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1390 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB54 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
158 PPIvs+170 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
 
ModelGalaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Kin TWOm
Other model namesTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690LVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMA
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date5/1/201211/1/2010
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.65" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI170 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Chipset32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
RAM memory512MB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours6 hours
Standby660 hours (27.5 days)232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)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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