Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
#8070
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
#8090Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX 2 MB865
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
Yes
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes