On Sale: Motorola Photon 4G Android Phone (Sprint)
Motorola Photon 4G Android Phone (Sprint)
- Android Gingerbread 2.3-powered smartphone with 4G wireless connectivity and 4.3-inch qHD multi-touch display for brilliant video playback
- 1.0 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor plus 1 GB of RAM for excellent multitasking; Wi-Fi networking (with optional hotspot capability)
- 8-MP camera; HD 720p camcorder; 16 GB internal memory; microSD expansion; Bluetooth stereo music; access to personal and corporate e-mail; HDMI mirroring to external monitor
- Up to 10 hours of talk time, up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time; released in July, 2011
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, USB cable/charger, pre-installed global SIM card, quick start guide
The Motorola Photon™ 4G Locked Cell Phone is perfect for the extreme tech lover whose personal and professional lives tend to overlap. This phone has all of the must-have features you’ll love like a 4.3″ qHD display, worldwide GSM capabilities, dual cameras, and a unique kickstand for easy hands-free viewing. The Sprint Motorola Photon 4G Locked Cell Phone is a media powerhouse that will quickly become your entertainment command center.
The Motorola PHOTON 4G for Sprint provides ultra-fast, on-the-go connectivity via Sprint’s 4G network as well as global voice and data connectivity for your world travels. Running the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS (learn more below), it’s powered by a 1 GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and includes 1 GB of powerful PC-grade RAM, empowering you to browse, download, and multitask all at maximum speeds. And with the optional HD Multimedia Dock, you can connect to an external monitor to play music and videos on the big screen as well as take advantage of Motorola’s innovative webtop application for full Firefox multi-tab browsing.
The 4G-enabled Motorola PHOTON 4G (view larger). |
It runs on Sprint’s expanding 4G network, offering simultaneous voice and data connectivity and download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Additionally, the phone can still connect to 3G data services in areas not currently served by Sprint’s 4G network (learn more about Sprint’s 4G network below). And whether traveling to Europe or Asia, the PHOTON 4G provides globetrotters the freedom of reliable global connectivity to GSM and 3G UMTS networks via Sprint Worldwide international services.
The PHOTON 4G features a brilliant 4.3-inch qHD display, which offers a rich 24-bit color depth and a 960 x 540-pixel resolution for extremely sharp images. And the screen is made of scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass with a glare-reducing coating. It also comes with a kickstand integrated into the rear of the handset for easy viewing of video.
Equipped with powerful imaging enhancement software, the PHOTON’s 8-megapixel camera delivers shutter lag speeds rivaling those of a standalone digital camera–less blur, fewer missed shots, more action, more picture perfect photos. You can capture HD 720p videos from the rear 8-MP camera, and the PHOTON 4G boasts a front-facing VGA camera for easy on-the-go video chats.
Connect to home, business, and hotspot networks with the integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, and you’ll be able to share your 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously via the 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability. Other features include GPS for navigation and location-based services, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, 16 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, full HTML browser, and up to 10 hours of talk time.
Includes integrated kickstand for optimal video viewing (view larger). |
Access Entertainment
Stream the latest Hollywood hits and TV shows instantly and view them in beautiful clarity thanks to the Motorola PHOTON 4G’s stunning 4.3-inch qHD display. With the optional HD Multimedia Dock, you can connect to a big screen (either HDTV or external monitor with HDMI port) as well as plug in peripherals such as a keyboard or a mouse via its USB ports for a PC-like experience. You can also connect the PHOTON 4G to external monitors via an optional wired HDMI cable as well as stream video and audio to compatible DLNA devices.
With 16 GB of onboard storage with the option to expand storage of up to 48 GB with an optional microSD card, the PHOTON 4G allows you to keep photos and videos directly on the device. Or if you prefer, share them immediately on social media sites like Flikr, Picasa, or Facebook.
Access Business Productivity
The PHOTON 4G features Motorola’s revolutionary webtop application, which extends the PHOTON into something far beyond the average smartphone. Just connect your PHOTON to unique HD Multi-Media dock accessory and webtop does the rest. Via an HDMI connection to HDTV or PC monitor, launch a full Firefox 4.0 browser that gives you access to your phone’s interface, 200,000 Android Marketplace apps, surf the Web, make calls, send texts, or run GoogleDocs, and other Web apps.
To make sure this data remains yours alone, PHOTON 4G implements several business-grade security measures such as data encryption and remote device management for maximum security. Take it everywhere as PHOTON 4G keeps you connected with world phone calling and video chat for the easiest way to stay ahead the world around.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola PHOTON 4G weighs 5.6 ounces and measures 5 x 2.6 x 0.5 inches. Its 1700 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours (8.3 days) of standby time. It runs on Sprint’s 4G network as well as the 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A frequencies.
What’s in the Box
Motorola PHOTON 4G handset, rechargeable battery, USB cable/charger, pre-installed global SIM card, quick start guide
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Sprint’s Blazing Fast 4G Network
Sprint 4G offers a faster wireless experience than any other U.S. national wireless carrier, and Sprint is the only national carrier offering wireless 4G service in 32 markets (with more coming online soon). Sprint 4G delivers download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, giving this mobile phone the fastest data speeds of any U.S. wireless device available today. Sprint 4G network coverage is expected to reach 120 million people by the end of 2010.
Sprint 4G services dramatically increase download speeds for photos, videos and large files. You can download a favorite song, picture, sitcom or large video in seconds, not minutes, or watch live streaming video–all while on the go, not just from the home or office. Additionally, businesses can benefit from the fast connectivity speeds of 4G. Some examples include:
- Real estate agents can conduct virtual property tours.
- Construction teams using 4G in the field can save valuable time by sharing schematics with engineers online.
- Insurance companies can speed their claims management through real-time communication with on-site adjusters.
- Health care professionals can improve their ability to remotely monitor patients.
- Emergency first responders can rapidly assess and coordinate disaster action with real-time on-site video and audio.
- Photojournalists can instantly transfer high-resolution images to the newsroom.
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Sprint’s Best Android Phone for Business, August 1, 2011
As a business user two real important factors in a phone for me were call quality and battery life. Having used the Evo for the past year and a half, I had the itch to upgrade and picked up this phone after my disappointment with the Evo 3D. For a business Android phone, the Photon was really my only dual core option with Sprint; I had upgraded my original Evo to the Evo 3D and was extremely disappointed. - Call quality and batter life were very poor, even in comparison to my older Evo - I was in San Diego for comic con and my phone would leave my charger at 7am and be dead before 1pm. – This is with only making 1-2 calls and no internet surfing, minimal texting. – That was with GPS / Bluetooth / 4G turned off. I need a phone that can last the work day and the Motorola Photon does not disappoint. - I was easily able to make a large amount of calls, text, email and still have 25-40% left on the battery (7am-6:30pm) – This is with Bluetooth and GPS on the whole time. – Phone also did not get as hot as the Evo 3D There is a very significant difference in call quality between the evo 3d and the Photon. - Both voice and speakerphone were signifcantly better with the Photon. - Signal reception was the best of any Sprint Phone I have owned (i.e. was able to get 4G Data in spots where my Evo or Evo 3D could not) I like the way the phone looks cosmetically. - Build quality is solid, but not a big fan of the back of the phone - Screen quality is very good. (i.e. Great Color and Contrast, but you do notice the “Pixalated” look at times) The Doc Station is a nice touch - Purchased the Doc Station (Which by the way sells for $99.00 right now at Sprint, not $129) - Sprint Silver Premier customers can save 25% if they buy two accessoires (i.e. got the doc station and case, which, after discounts, was like getting the case for free) - Hooked right up to my HD TV via HDMI Bottom line is that HTC has the best user interface (HTC Sense), and while the Evo 3D was a really impressive phone, it just wasn’t good for me as a business user. I definitly gave up some things switching to the Photon (3D, better user interface), but at the end of the day I needed a business tool not a toy, and the difference in call quality and battery life justified the switch for me and I am happy so far. Here are some Head to Head Reviews [...]
A huge upgrade over the original HTC EVO, August 4, 2011
I purchased the EVO when it first came out last year and loved it. It was the first smart phone of it’s kind I had ever owned. First android device as well. I loved it. The camera, the kickstand, the UI, as well as the button placement. However, after a years use it started constantly rebooting and having problems. I upgraded to the Photon as soon as I could. I must say, this phone blows the Evo out of the water. Obviously just by comparing specs you would hope that it would. 1ghz dual core tegra 2 processor with 1GB of ram,motoblur UI. I realize it’s aimed more towards business users but I think it’s great for my uses as well. The screen is very nice and bright. I am actually able to see it outside in sunlight, where as the Evo I couldn’t. Moving between apps is a breeze with the processing power that this phone has, I haven’t had it lag yet. The camera seems to be about the same as the EVO, I can’t tell a huge difference but they were great to begin with. BATTERY LIFE, BATTERY LIFE, BATTERY LIFE. I cannot stress this part enough. The biggest, noticeable upgrade is the battery life. The EVO was horrible at this and struggled so hard to be a phone that could make it through the work day. I had to manage and control so many things to get that phone through the day. With the Photon I don’t have to worry about a thing! It’s still up as I type this and looking at the battery information it has 1d 0h 25m. That’s with moderate texting, internet browsing,facebook, and app downloading. Of course, unlike the EVO, I have a lot of things left on like background downloader, auto updates, etc. The only thing I’ve managed is the screen brightness which is turned down below half and the timeout of the screen(30 seconds vs a minute). By default I think the battery mode is set to nighttime saver because I never changed it to that myself. I’ll have to see what it’s like in performance mode. Enough about the pros, on to the cons. The camera does not have a way to turn the shutter sound off. I’ve tried searching on the android websites and people have not yet found a way to do this without an app or rooting the phone. It’s also VERY LOUD. Not sure why they did this, other then for privacy reasons, but it’s rather annoying. The virtual keyboard doesn’t have arrows to move around with like my EVO did. It was nice to use that rather then touch the screen and move the pointer where I’m trying to place it. After using my EVO for so long, I got used to the button placement on the bottom underneath the screen. On this phone, the home screen button has been moved over. It’s not a huge thing, but I just wanted to mention it. Despite the minor things, it’s all in all a very well built phone. Very pleased with my purchase. The camera shutter sound is actually the reason it’s 4 out of 5 stars. That annoyance alone knocks off a star. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* Edit as of 8/12/11: There is an issue with Photons and I’m not sure if it’s all of them but I have found via a Google search that a lot of them are having the same problem as mine. The phone will not allow you to hear outgoing or incoming calls until a reboot. For my phone, it requires a reboot EVERY CALL I MAKE. Some reports say it only happens on some calls but mine, I guess I’m lucky and have to do it for every call. VERY frustrating. Go Google it and you will see this is the fix for the moment until a software release later this month(no exact ETA that I saw). Phone worked great for 3 days and then this started happening. Text messages worked fine the entire time, as well as everything else, just strictly phone calls. Just wanted to let everyone know. I will keep you posted. ******************************************************************** Edit as of 8/22/11: The issue with the phone not having sound during calls doesn’t seem to be every call anymore but it is still happening. So it still hasn’t been fixed from what I can tell but I did want to edit that it isn’t every phone call anymore. It kind of chooses when it acts up rather. I also wanted to edit the kickstand comment I made. I stand corrected, it can work in both directions as well as standing up. So ignore that comment. Hopefully this issue with the calls will be resolved soon and this will be an outstanding phone once again! ********************************************************************* Final update 9/06/11: The update has been out for a few days now but I just wanted to be sure before I updated this. Phone appears to be working after the latest update. Every phone call I have made, over many days, have worked without an issue. Wonderful phone once again.