Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
#8010
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
#8206Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
Performance
40.740.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.717.7
Battery
16.916.7
Build
16.516.6
Connectivity
35.931.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.715.9
Summary
- The Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875 and Motorola Photon 4G MB855 both feature a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the DROID BIONIC is powered by a TI OMAP 4430 chipset, while the Photon 4G utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 2, with both having dual-core 1.0 GHz CPUs; however, the Photon has 1GB of RAM compared to the BIONIC's 512MB, potentially enhancing multitasking.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the DROID BIONIC supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Photon is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacities are close, with the BIONIC at 1735 mAh and the Photon at 1700 mAh, both lacking advanced charging options.
- Both phones run on Android Gingerbread, with the Photon not supporting upgrades beyond this version, while the BIONIC offers a slightly more updated experience.
- Build-wise, the BIONIC is slightly thicker and heavier than the Photon, but both maintain a similar aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola Droid Bionic Targa
Also known as Motorola ELECTRIFY
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
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
ULP GeForce
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1735 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.5 x 66.9 x 11 mm (5.02 x 2.63 x 0.43 in)
126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm (5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 in)
Weight
158.8 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass