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Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 vs Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 540 |
| PPI | 256 | 256 |
| Glass Type | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 60.5 | 61.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | — |
| Chipset Name | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.2.1 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1930 | 1785 |
| stand by | — | Up to 220 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Non-removable |
| Height (mm) | 125.9 | 126.5 |
| keyboard | — | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 13.3 | 13.7 |
| Weight (g) | 158 | 170.1 |
| Width (mm) | 66.9 | 66 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, January | 2012, July. Released 2012, August |
| Status | Cancelled | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 13 | 25 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 and Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola DROID BIONIC XT865 packs a 1930 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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