Motorola IronRock (XT626) vs Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)

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

10/6/2013 3:39 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:35 AM

Compare Motorola Photon 4G X Motorola IronRock (XT626) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) Compare Motorola IronRock X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)11% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+1880 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-coreAdvantage More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+158 grams (5.53 ounces)4% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

540x960 pixels

256 PPI

4.3"

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
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Model	IronRock (XT626)	Photon 4G (MB855)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V	Sprint Motorola Photon 4G
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2012	8/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)	66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	10.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	iDEN 800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	iDEN	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Mini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HF5X
Battery capacity	1880 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	9.1 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	314 hours (13.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • HDMI 1.3 connector • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Docking connector • 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered