Sprint Photon 4G

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

9
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Striking screen.
Dual-core processor.
Clear voice quality.

Cons:

Tons of preloaded bloatware.
Webtop mode is sluggish.

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Last revision on January 29, 2013

Reviewers Liked

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

Reviewers Didn't Like

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

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By PC Mag on November 02, 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...

By Pocketnow on September 21, 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...

By PC Advisor on September 02, 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...

By InfoWorld 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...

By Digital Trends on September 01, 2011

With its stunning display, impressive battery life and solid performance, the Photon 4G comes very close to dethroning Samsung's mighty Galaxy S II as king of the Android hill. This is simultaneously Motorola's and Sprint's best handset ever...

By Engadget on August 15, 2011

Overall the Motorola Photon 4G ranks in as a solid 'Good' smartphone. Some would think that the Photon 4G is simply a remodeled version of its sibling, the Atrix 4G on AT&T, due to the similar specs and abilities, but the Photon really does...

By BrightHub on August 09, 2011

Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. The Motorola PHOTON 4G is a phone of many firsts. It is the first high-end Motorola smartphone to grace Sprint's network in longer than one would care to remember. It is the first 4G WiMAX phone produced...

By MobileBurn on August 08, 2011

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...

By cnet on August 02, 2011

A photon moves at the speed of light, shines brightly and has a resting mass of zero. That said, it’s a damn good name for Motorola’s latest Android phone.The Photon brings 4G speeds and dual-core processing power to Sprint customers. An...

By Wired on August 02, 2011

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