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Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897#7907

Released: 2012

Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897

Overall Score

17.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7907)17.0
Performance(#7865)33.8
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10496)17.7
Battery(#6971)17.1
Build(#3411)16.0
Connectivity(#4079)51.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraYes
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1785 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions126.5 x 66 x 13.7 mm (4.98 x 2.60 x 0.54 in)
Weight170.1 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
SAR0.89 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass