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Motorola Photon 4G MB855 Specifications
Also known as Motorola ELECTRIFY
Motorola
Released 2011, Jun 15
1 GB RAM · Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
- 158g, 12.2mm thickness
- Android 2.3, not up to 4.1
- 16GB storage, microSDHC
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 3 | — |
| Display | 5.1 | — |
| Performance | 3.7 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4.3 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.3"
540x960 pixels
8MP
720p
1GB RAM
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
1700mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO |
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| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| ??? | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA |
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Launch
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Announced | 2011, June. Released 2011, August |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 126.9 x 66.9 x 12.2 mm (5.00 x 2.63 x 0.48 in) |
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| Weight | 158 g (5.57 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| ??? | Built-in kickstand |
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Display
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Type | TFT |
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| Size | 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~60.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
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Platform
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OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
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| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | |
| GPU | ULP GeForce |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 8 MP, AF |
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| Features | Dual-LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | VGA |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot; WiMAX 802.16 e |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | |
| ??? | HDMI port MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player MP4/WMV/H.264 player Quickoffice document viewer Photo viewer/editor Organizer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype) |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 288 h (2G) / Up to 312 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 9 h 10 min (3G) | |
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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| SAR | 0.93 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 270 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Motorola Photon 4G MB855 worth buying in 2026?
Motorola Photon 4G MB855 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.4/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Motorola Photon 4G MB855?
Motorola Photon 4G MB855 has a 1,700 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Motorola Photon 4G MB855 have?
Motorola Photon 4G MB855 features a 4.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Motorola Photon 4G MB855 have?
Motorola Photon 4G MB855 is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Motorola Photon 4G MB855?
Genze rates Motorola Photon 4G MB855 4.4/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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