Motorola DROID 4 XT894
#7611
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
#8206Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
Performance
42.540.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.717.7
Battery
17.116.7
Build
16.916.6
Connectivity
47.031.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.115.9
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 4 XT894 features a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Motorola Photon 4G MB855 has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID 4 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, offering better processing speed compared to the Photon 4G's 1.0 GHz dual-core CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the DROID 4 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Photon 4G is limited to 720p.
- The DROID 4 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1785 mAh compared to the Photon 4G's 1700 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, but the DROID 4 can be upgraded to Android 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the DROID 4 is heavier at 178.9g, while the Photon 4G weighs 158.0g, making it lighter and slightly more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Motorola ELECTRIFY
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1785 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 67.3 x 12.7 mm (5.0 x 2.65 x 0.5 in)
126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm (5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
Weight
178.9 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass