OnePlus X (EU) vs Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)

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

11/7/2015 6:16 PM, updated: 12/12/2022 4:42 PM

Compare Motorola Photon Q 4G X OnePlus X (EU) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897) Compare OnePlus X 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? OnePlus X (EU)

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20 Advantages OnePlus X (EU)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)99% Thinner	vs	13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2525 mAh41% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
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	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
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Model	OnePlus X (EU)	Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Other model names	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1003	Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Sprint, Motorola Asant
Country or region available	(Europe), India	USA
Brand	OnePlus	Motorola
Release date	11/5/2015	8/19/2012
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)	66 x 126.4 millimeters (2.6 x 4.98 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	OxygenOS 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (578MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.14µm 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2525 mAh	1785 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired 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
	OnePlus X (EU)	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: Black • LED notification light	• 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
	OnePlus X (EU)	Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)	feature not registered