Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) 
SummaryMotorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) Summary
The Motorola Photon™ 4G is your gateway to state of the art technology. Android 2.3, a large 4.3” qHD display, a 1GHz Dual-Core Tegra 2 processor, and access to the Sprint 4G WiMax network are now within reach. Fire up Motorola’s own Webtop OS, Attach the laptop dock accessory, and sign on to Corporate Email with Exchange Active Sync to be productive wherever you are. Are you traveling internationally? No problem. Want dual cameras for video chats? Check. Pick up the Motorola Photon™ 4G today, and you’ll always have access to the best of current cell phone technology.
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
( customer reviews)
Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint)
- 3G/4G Handset
- 1GHZ dual-core NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 processor for quick downloads and app performance
- 4.3” qHD touchscreen and a kickstand for cinematic viewing
- Dual Camera/Video
- 8MP Primary with VGA front-facing
- Access to your social networks and connect to your friends through pictures, videos and music applications
- Android 2.3
- Enterprise Security for Android
- Exchange Active Sync Policy support
- International Capabilities
- Hotspot capabilities, supporting up to 8 devices in CDMA/WiMAX
- Webtop
- HD Multimedia Dock
- Navigation Car Doc
- Lapdock (timing TBD)
- Memory 16GB eMMC/1 GB DDR2 RAM
- Supports up to 32GB MicroSD card
Included Accessories
- Motorola Photon Device
- 1700 mAh ion Lithium Battery
- SIM CARD inserted
- USB Cable/Charger
- Getting started guide
Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) Product Features
| Operating System | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android™ |
| Operating System Release Number | 2.3 |
| Cell Phone Design | |
|---|---|
| Phone Style | Open Face/Bar |
| Phone Size | Large |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 5.0” x 2.6” x .5” |
| Weight (w/standard battery) | 5.6 oz |
| Keyboard Type | Touchscreen Only |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Screen Size | 4.3 in. |
| Display | 540 x 960; qHD |
| Mil-Spec/Rugged | No |
| Push To Talk (PTT) | Yes |
| Camera & Video Features | |
|---|---|
| Camera Resolution | 8.0MP |
| Front Camera Resolution | N/A |
| Camera Flash | Yes |
| Advanced Features | |
|---|---|
| HDMI port | Yes |
| 1080p HD Video | Yes |
| 3D Camera/Video | No |
| NFC Capable | Not Available |
| PLAN/CMAS | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Cell Phone Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Processor Name | NVIDIA Tegra 2 |
| Processor Speed | 1 GHz (Dual Core) |
| Onboard Memory | 16GB eMMC/1GB DDR2 |
| Removable Memory Card - Type | Micro SD Card |
| Maximum Memory Card Capacity | 32GB SDHC |
| Removable Memory Accessibility | External Slot |
| Photo Caller ID | Yes |
| Expandable Memory Slot | MicroSD |
| External Volume Control | Yes |
| Service / Support | 1 Year Warranty |
| Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Hearing Aid Compliance | M4/T4 |
| Digital TTY/TTD | Yes |
| Battery Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Talk Time | Up to 9 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 10.4 days |
| Battery Milliamp (mAh) Hour | 1700 |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Micro USB | Yes |
| Web Browser | WebKit |
| GPS Type | A-GPS |
| Bluetooth | Version 2.1 +EDR |
| USB Port Type | Micro-USB |
| Early Termination Fee | |
|---|---|
| Early Termination Fee - Initial Amount | Up to $350/line for Advanced Devices & up to $200/line for other devices |
| Early Termination Fee - Monthly Declining Amount | $20 for Advanced Devices, for all other devices, the prorated ETF is calculated by taking the months remaining times $10 |
Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) Demos, Guides & Tips
Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) Customer Reviews
Customer Rating: 4.3
by carlos -- January 28th 2012 -- southfield, MI
Love this phone, you cant go wrong, 10hr talk time and multiple apps, a must have.
Customer Rating: 4
by scott haack -- January 20th 2012 -- Phoenix, AZ
Customer Rating: 4.5
by Phil baxter -- December 18th 2011 -- Hobe sound, FL
Awesome phone, fast, get an extra battery if you surf the web a lot.
Customer Rating: 3.5
by virginia jimenez -- October 22nd 2011 -- west covina, CA
Customer Rating: 4
by Manthan R Patel -- October 20th 2011 -- Central islip, NY
The main disadvantage is battery. I hardly use my phone on some days when I am home all day but still battery drains like water. I have all automatic updates/weather/email accounts turned off even though it drains quickly. Other than battery life, it is a great phone indeed.
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Motorola Photon™ 4G (Sprint) In The News
Review: The Motorola Photon 4G Takes The Crown As Sprint's Best Android Phone
Complex reviews the Motorola Photon 4G, calling it "Sprint's best Android phone." Read on after the link to see what Complex thinks is great about this phone!
Power Up: Photon 4G Lives Up to Its Name
"A photon moves at the speed of light, shines brightly and has a resting mass of zero." The Motorola Photon 4G certainly lives up to its namesake in the eyes of Wired's reviewers. Read on after the link to read all about Wired's impressions of the Photon 4G!
Motorola Photon 4G: "A phone that mixes business with pleasure."
The editors at PC World are raving about the new Motorola Photon 4G. Read their full review after the link to find out why they gave it 4 out of 5 stars!
PC Magazine Reviews the Motorola Photon 4G
The editors at PC Magazine absolutely love the new Android smartphone in Sprint's lineup. They awarded it their Editors' Choice award, so read on after the link to find out why!
Laptop Magazine's Motorola Photon 4G Review
Laptop Magazine has a glowing review of the Photon 4G over at their site. They deemed Sprint's new phone worthy of their Editors' Choice award, so head on over to their site to read what they loved about this phone.
CNET's Motorola Photon 4G Review
CNET takes a look at Sprint's new phone, the Motorola Photon 4G. They loved the snappy speed of the phone and the 4G connection, giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Read the full review after the link!
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