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Motorola Photon 4G

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Released July 31, 2011 on Sprint

Carrier Price: $99.99
Best Price: $29.99 (Save 70%)
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Motorola Photon 4G at Best Buyinfo Motorola Photon 4G , Dark Gray/Shadow $29.99
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Motorola Photon 4G at Amazoninfo Motorola Photon 4G $99.99
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Motorola Photon 4G at Best Buyinfo Motorola Photon 4G , Black $99.99
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Motorola Photon 4G at Costcoinfo Motorola Photon 4G $149.99
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Reviews for Motorola Photon 4G

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Pros: The Motorola Photon 4G is an absolute powerhouse of a phone. It ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 4G WiMax speeds, a 4.3-inch qHD display, and a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset. Features include HDMI-out, DLNA support, Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot for up to eight devices, 720p HD video capture, 1080p HD video playback, and secure data encryption. We also like the kickstand. Call quality and overall performance were great.

Cons: The Motorola Photon 4G has a large and bulky design, which might not be to everybody's taste. The Motoblur interface isn't for everyone, and we found Sprint ID to be an unnecessary add-on. The Webtop dock functionality is pretty cool, but it requires a $129 accessory. We expected better photo quality out of the 8-megapixel camera.

Bottom Line: With a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 4G speeds, enterprise-level security, and world phone credentials, the Motorola Photon 4G is a top-notch Android phone for Sprint customers.

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TECHNICAL SPECS
Dimensions 5.0" x 2.63" x 0.48"
Weight 158g
CPU Spec 1 GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2
RAM 1024MB
# CPU Cores Single Core
BATTERY SPECS
Battery Technology Li Ion
Talk Time 10 hours
Battery Capacity 1700 mAh
Standby Time 293 hours
FEATURES
Keypad Touch Screen Keypad
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Sensors Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Features DLNA
FM Receiver
GPS Navigation
CAMERA SPEC
Camera Quality 8 megapixels
Maximum Video Resolution 1080p
Front Facing Camera 0.3 megapixels
Camera Features Auto focus
Digital zoom
Video calling
Dual LED Flash
DISPLAY SPECS
Display Resolution 960 X 540
Screen Size 4.3 inches
Display Technology
Pixel Density 256 ppi
Display Features Light sensor
Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass
CONNECTIVITY
Network 3G (HSPDA/CDMA)
4G (LTE/HSPA+)
Edge/2G (GSM/GPRS)
Interfaces microSD
microSDHC
HDMI
Charging Connection microUSB