Motorola Moto E Dual SIM vs Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Motorola Moto E Dual SIM
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola Moto E Dual SIM
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Motorola Moto E Dual SIM
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 540 |
| PPI | 256 | 256 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 63 | 61.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1980 | 1785 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 220 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 24 h (3G) | Up to 7 h 30 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Non-removable |
| Height (mm) | 124.8 | 126.5 |
| keyboard | — | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.3 | 13.7 |
| Weight (g) | 142 | 170.1 |
| Width (mm) | 64.8 | 66 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, May. Released 2014, May | 2012, July. Released 2012, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 2100 - XT1022 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | — | 25 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto E Dual SIM | Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto E Dual SIM and Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola Moto E Dual SIM packs a 1980 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE XT897 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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