Motorola PHOTON 4G vs Samsung Epic 4G Touch
Motorola PHOTON 4G
Also known as Motorola MB855, Motorola ELECTRIFY
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued U.S. Cellular - Discontinued as Motorola ELECTRIFY
Samsung Epic 4G Touch
Also known as Samsung SPH-D710, Samsung Within, Samsung Galaxy SII 4G, Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, Samsung Galaxy S II
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Ting - Available as Samsung Galaxy SII 4G (since 31 Jul 2012) Virgin Mobile - Available as Samsung Galaxy S II 4G (since 16 Nov 2012) Boost Mobile - Available as Samsung Galaxy S II 4G (since 11 Sep 2012) Sprint - Discontinued as Samsung Galaxy S II
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (2.3) | Android (4.0.4, 2.3.6, 2.3.4) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 inches (126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm) | 5.11 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches (130 x 70 x 10 mm) | |
| Weight | 5.57 oz (158 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | 4.60 oz (130 g) the average is 4.4 oz (125 g) | |
| Side Keys | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.3 inches | 4.5 inches | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 256 ppi | 206 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED Plus | ||
| Colors | 16 777 216 | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 10.00 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | 8.70 hours the average is 10 h (623 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 8.3 days (199 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | 10.5 days (252 hours) the average is 18 days (434 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 9.10 hours the average is 9 h (543 min) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 13.1 days (314 hours) the average is 23 days (561 h) | ||
| Capacity | 1700 mAh | 1800 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | NVIDIA Tegra 2 | Samsung Exynos | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1000 MHz | Dual core, 1200 MHz, Exynos | |
| Graphics processor | Yes | ||
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1024 MB RAM | 1024 MB RAM | |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels | |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | |
| Features | Auto focus, Digital zoom | Auto focus, Smile detection, Panorama, Scenes | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD), 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) | |
| Features | Video calling | Video light, Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 0.3 megapixels VGA | 2 megapixels |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX | |
| Radio | FM | ||
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | ||
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash | supports: supports: HTML, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, Flickr, Picasa | Facebook, Picasa, Twitter |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | ||
| UMTS | 850, 1900, 2100 MHz | ||
| Data | HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, EV-DO Rev.A, WiMAX | EV-DO Rev.A, WiMAX | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS | A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Yes | Yes |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Memo | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, EDR | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b, g, n | 802.11 a, b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI (Type D), 1.3 | via microUSB | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync | DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync, SyncML |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights (Multiple color), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4, T4 | M4, T3 | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 07 Jul 2011 | 26 Jul 2011 | |
| FCC ID value: IHDP56MD1 link | FCC ID value: A3LSPHD710 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.93 W/kg | 0.40 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.91 W/kg | 0.61 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 09 Jun 2011 | 30 Aug 2011 |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | |||
| $ 550 | $ 500 |
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