Microsoft Kin TWOm vs Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Microsoft Kin TWOm
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Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Microsoft Kin TWOm
Better display
Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
Lighter body
Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 480 |
| PPI | 170 | 235 |
| Screen-to-body | 51.6 | 58.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 600MHz ARM 11 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 302 |
| Chipset Name | Nvidia Tegra | Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
Memory
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| call records | Practically unlimited | — |
| phonebook | Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocal | — |
| Variants | 8GB 0.25GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 480p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 480p |
Battery
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 1500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 47 h |
| stand by | Up to 232 h | Up to 720 h (2G) / Up to 720 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 6 h | Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 111.3 | 120.5 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 16.3 | 10.6 |
| Weight (g) | 133 | 127.9 |
| Width (mm) | 59.9 | 63.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, November. Released 2010, November | 2015, March. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | No | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 3 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Microsoft Kin TWOm | Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | — |
| games | No | — |
| java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | — |
| messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Microsoft Kin TWOm and Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Microsoft Kin TWOm reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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