Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) vs Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S30 vs Motorola Photon Q 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/22/2022 3:42 PM, updated: 11/22/2022 4:07 PM

Compare Motorola Photon Q 4G X Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
IPS

1080x2460

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897) Compare Motorola Edge S30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

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26 Advantages Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)181% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)45 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)54% Thinner	vs	13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2460 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+395 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+6.8"58% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh180% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1785 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)19% Lighter
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
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Model	Edge S30 (256GB)	Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Other model names	摩托罗拉 Moto Edge S30 5G XT2175-2	Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Sprint, Motorola Asant
Country or region available	China	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	12/21/2021, Announced: 12/12/2021	8/19/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.53 x 168.07 millimeters (2.97 x 6.62 in)	66 x 126.4 millimeters (2.6 x 4.98 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2460 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	MYUI 2.0 / 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 682346 (v8), 811124 (v9) Geekbench: 3319 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@30ps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1785 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Glacier Blue • Ready For	• Colors: Black • HDMI 1.4 connector • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • Motorola SmartActions • DLNA • HAC (M3/T3) • 3D stereo sound • 3G/4G Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot up to 8 devices • ColorBoost display • Splash-proof phone • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Motorola Edge S30 (256GB) vs Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S30 vs Motorola Photon Q 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S30 (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate