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Sprint Photon 4G

Based on 14 reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

9
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros

Striking screen.
Dual-core processor.
Clear voice quality.
Good battery life.
Can convert into a laptop PC.
Smooth and responsive performance.
Even with images loaded, it's butterysmooth.
As with the X2, Motorola's PenTile displays can be extremely bright.
4.3-inch qHD display.
World-roaming capabilities.
8-megapixel camera.
HDMI port.
Built-in kickstand.
Great design and feel.

Cons

Tons of preloaded bloatware.
Webtop mode is sluggish.
No 4G.
The especially annoying stuff can't be.
Motorola's custom user interface isn't for everyone.
The handset is on the larger side.
Camera quality wasn't that great.
Poor screen quality.
Can't charge and use kickstand.
NinjaBlur is bland.
Sprint doesn't have 4G LTE.
Awkward microUSB port placement.

By HotHardware on November 16, 2011

The Motorola Photon 4G is a good-looking phone with angled corners and a vibrant 4.3-inch qHD (Quarter High Definition) display. It also has all of the internal specs you'd expect from a high-end phone that's on the market today, including a...

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By PC Mag on November 02, 2011

The Motorola Electrify is U.S. Cellular's best smartphone, with a fast dual-core processor and gorgeous 4.3-inch screen....

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By SlashGear on September 23, 2011

To sum things up nicely this is a great all around smartphone. With enough internal storage to last through most users needs no matter how many apps they install, a powerful dual-core processor, top of the line camera all with a bright and brilliant...

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By Pocketnow on September 21, 2011

The battle is hard fought, and it is far from over. But in the case of the Motorola Photon 4G, it certainly is quite the performer, especially when you start tweaking the system to be more efficient. Considering the camera is average, and the Pentile...

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By Android Police on September 15, 2011

I have to admit, the Photon exceeded my expectations. So much so, in fact, that I'd undoubtedly recommend it to friends and family as a great alternative to the EVO 3D or Epic 4G Touch - certainly no mean feat. It's a solid package that delivers...

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By PC Advisor on September 02, 2011

Despite its fairly pedestrian hardware design, the Photon 4G should appeal to anyone looking for an Android smartphone that stands a good chance of being allowed access to the corporate network - but you do need to be something of a propeller head to...

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By InfoWorld on September 01, 2011

Follow @MobileGalen There's new hope for Android aficionados who want IT to let them use their preferred mobile OS for work, thanks to Motorola Mobility's four business-oriented smartphones: the Photon 4G and Xpert for Sprint, Atrix 4G for AT&T...

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By Digital Trends on September 01, 2011

If you're in the market for a new wireless carrier, the Photon 4G gives you a good reason to consider Sprint. Unlike the EVO 3D, Motorola's new phone doesn't rely on crafty...

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By CellPhoneQuick on August 31, 2011

The Motorola Photon 4G earns its spot in Sprint’s high-end Android phone lineup with a blazing fast dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset, and impressive 4G speeds. We’re also fans of the flip-out kickstand, and...

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By Ars Technica on August 23, 2011

When I think of Sprint, I don't think of performance phones; I think of BlackBerries and ruggedized flip phones meant for use on construction sites, despite the launch of the HTC Evo 4G on the network over a year ago. With the Motorola Photon 4G...

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