Updated : Dec 07, 2018, 8:50 AM

Motorola PHOTON 4G

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This device is also known as Motorola MB855, Motorola ELECTRIFY

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7.1

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Availability
Officially announced	Jun 09, 2011
Prices (MSRP)	$550

Design
Dimensions	5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 inches 126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm
Weight	5.57 oz / 158.0 g
Features	Notification light
Keys	Right: Volume control, Camera shutter

Display
Size	4.3-inch, 60.08% screen-to-body
Resolution	960x540px, 256 PPI
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass

Hardware
System chip	NVIDIA Tegra 2
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz
Memory	1GB/16GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (2.3)

Battery
Type	1700 mAh, Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	8 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	Dual LED
Video recording	1080p, 720p (30 fps) Video calling
Front	0.3 MP VGA

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1, Yes
WLAN	b,g,n 802.11 b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hearing aid compatible	M4/T4
HDMI	Micro HDMI (Type D), 1.3
Location	GPS
Other	Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer
Screen mirroring	DLNA
Radio	FM

Cellular
3G Bands	5, 2, 1
Data Speed	HSPA, UMTS, WiMAX

Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 07, 2011 FCC ID value: IHDP56MD1
Measured SAR	Head: 0.93 W/kg Body: 0.91 W/kg

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Overall User Rating

(19 reviews)

7.1

Build quality

8.7

Camera quality

7.4

Performance

6.3

Display

8.2

Battery life and charging

6.2

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