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Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01) vs Microsoft Kin TWOm

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs Microsoft Kin TWOm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01) 36Points
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)

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!

Xperia 1 II (SOG01)} 36 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01) vs Kin TWOm} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin TWOm
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR531 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+128GB (110GB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)106%
Thinner
vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1644x3840 pixels40 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+643 PPI3 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+6.5"91%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+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)8 times
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
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps644 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh188%
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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + 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 6Advantage
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
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)36%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+4 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

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
 
ModelXperia 1 II (SOG01)Kin TWOm
Other model namesソニーXperia 1 Mark II SOG01 (128GB+8GB RAM) KDDI CorporationVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMA
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date2/24/202011/1/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1644x3840 pixels (21:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)643 PPI170 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
System versionAndroid 10Proprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5256MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
8GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACDMA2000 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

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
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
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)Microsoft Kin TWOm
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)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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