Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
#8202
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
#7907Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Performance
38.633.8
Camera
19.019.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
17.117.1
Build
15.016.0
Connectivity
30.351.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.917.0
Summary
- The Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865 and Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 both feature a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the ATRIX 2 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Photon Q has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, which may provide better responsiveness.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Photon Q can record video at 1080p at 30fps compared to the ATRIX 2's 24fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1785 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- The ATRIX 2 runs on Android 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.0.4, while the Photon Q operates on Android 4.0.4 from the start, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build-wise, the Photon Q is slightly heavier and thicker than the ATRIX 2, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Motorola MB865, Motorola Atrix Refresh, Motorola Fuath, Motorola Edison, Motorola 4G Atrix 2
For Sprint
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1785 mAh
1785 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 66 x 10 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
126.5 x 66 x 13.7 mm (4.98 x 2.60 x 0.54 in)
Weight
147 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
0.89 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Non-removable
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass