Overall Score
52.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#8090)52.9
Performance(#12235)51.3
Camera(#6074)42.1
Display(#7089)67.0
Battery(#9893)43.5
Build(#8132)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Short Review
- The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 features a sturdy design with dimensions of 126.5 x 66 x 13.7 mm and a weight of 170.1g.
- Its 4.3-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 256 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with more demanding applications.
- The rear camera boasts an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
- The battery capacity is 1785 mAh, which may require frequent charging given the device's performance demands.
- Running on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is dated compared to modern standards.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
- The absence of 5G and wireless charging limits its future-proofing.
- The device does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, and it includes a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 is a functional device with basic features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor Sprint
Display
Size4.3"
TypeTFT
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz
GPUN/A
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsYes
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1785 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions126.5 x 66 x 13.7 mm (4.98 x 2.60 x 0.54 in)
Weight170.1 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNon-removable
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes