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Motorola Photon 4G MB855

Motorola Photon 4G MB855

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 4.3" Inch
  • Camera: 8MP (720p)
  • RAM: 1GB RAM
  • Processor: Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
  • Battery: 1700mAh
  • Launch Date: 2011, August
  • Storage: 16GB storage, microSDHC
  • OS: Android 2.3, not up to 4.1
  • Body: 158g, 12.2mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
2G bands CDMA 800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Speed EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA

Launch

Announced 2011, June. Released 2011, August
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm (5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
Weight 158 g (5.57 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Built-in kickstand

Display

Type TFT
Size 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU ULP GeForce

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, AF
Features Dual-LED flash
Video 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera VGA

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash
Extras HDMI port
MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
Quickoffice document viewer
Photo viewer/editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input (Swype)

Battery

Type Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1700 mAh ( in CDMA)
Stand By Up to 288 h (2G) / Up to 312 h (3G)Up to 200 h
Talk Time Up to 10 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 10 min (3G)Up to 10 h

Misc

Colors Black
SAR 0.93 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Price About 270 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.6
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 5 / 10
  • Auto Focus 5 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 5 / 10
  • Multimedia 6 / 10
  • Usability 5 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Features a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor for smooth performance.
  2. Provides 4G WiMAX connectivity for faster data speeds.
  3. Includes a 4.3-inch qHD (540x960) display with good, bright viewing angles.
  4. Built with durable Corning Gorilla Glass for enhanced screen protection.
  5. Features a unique built-in metal kickstand for hands-free media viewing.
  6. Equipped with a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash.
  7. Offers world phone capability with dual-mode GSM/CDMA support.
  8. Includes a Micro-HDMI port for mirroring to TVs or monitors.
  9. Supports Webtop functionality, allowing a desktop-like experience with a dock.
  10. Solid build quality with a comfortable rubberized, tapered design.

CONS

  1. Comes with an outdated Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, limiting app compatibility.
  2. Relatively bulky and heavy design compared to modern standards.
  3. Battery life is average and drains quickly when using 4G data.
  4. Motoblur user interface can feel cluttered and slow down navigation.
  5. Webtop functionality requires expensive, optional proprietary accessories.
  6. 8-megapixel camera quality is merely average and does not take great photos.
  7. The micro-USB port is located on the bottom when using the kickstand, hindering charging.
  8. Limited 4G WiMAX coverage at the time of release.
  9. Some users reported occasional system reboots under high CPU load.
  10. The front-facing VGA camera is low quality for video chatting

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