Most WP8 devices will be dual core and have more RAM, so you'll have that going for you at least even if efficiency of the NT kernel doesn't pan out.
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Most WP8 devices will be dual core and have more RAM, so you'll have that going for you at least even if efficiency of the NT kernel doesn't pan out.