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Samsung Transform vs Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE

Samsung Transform Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SPH-M920 PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 6.8

Posted: 06 Oct 2010
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Discontinued

Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE Remove phone

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Also known as Motorola XT897, Motorola PHOTON Q PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 9

Posted: 26 Jul 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Sprint - Available (since 19 Aug 2012) Ting - Available as Motorola PHOTON Q (since 17 Aug 2012)

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (2.1)Android (4.1, 4.0.4) 
Form factorSide-SliderSide-Slider 
Dimensions4.61 x 2.42 x 0.61 inches (117 x 61 x 15 mm)4.98 x 2.60 x 0.54 inches (126.4 x 66 x 13.7 mm) 
Weight5.37 oz (152 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
6.00 oz (170 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresFull keyboardFull keyboard 
Rugged Water proof (Splash) 
Display
Physical size3.5 inches4.3 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels540 x 960 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.

165 ppi256 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.

TFTTFT 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
7.50 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time14.6 days (350 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
9.2 days (220 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Capacity1500 mAh1785 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
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.

800 MHzDual core, 1500 MHz 
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.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM1024 MB RAM / 8192 MB ROM 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera3.2 megapixels8 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Features Auto focus, Geo tagging 
CamcorderYes1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA1.3 megapixels 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, MySpace, TwitterYouTube (upload), Picasa 
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 MHz800, 1900 MHz 
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS 850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
LTE 1900 MHz 
DataEV-DO Rev.ALTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A 
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.

A-GPSA-GPS, S-GPS 
NavigationYesYes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, CalculatorCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth3.04.0, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)  
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMI Yes 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherComputer sync, OTA syncNFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer, Compass 
Hearing aid compatibilityM4, T3M3, T3 
OtherVoice recording, TTY/TDDVoice 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

16 Aug 201003 Jul 2012 
FCC ID value: A3LSPHM920 linkFCC ID value: IHDT56NL2 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.

   
Head0.75 W/kg0.89 W/kg 
Measured in800 MHz  
Body0.82 W/kg0.77 W/kg 
Measured in800 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.59 W/kg 
Simultaneous Transmission 1.59 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced06 Oct 201026 Jul 2012 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
$ 250  
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