Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
#8087
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
#8071Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT875
Motorola Photon 4G MB855
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes