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ZTE Open vs Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)

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

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Compare Motorola Photon 4G X ZTE Open 02Points
ZTE Open
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) Compare ZTE Open X
Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
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)

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Open} 2 Advantages ZTE Open vs Photon 4G (MB855)} 18 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)13%
Lighter		vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+16GB (13GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)2%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+256 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1700 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
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ModelZTE OpenPhoton 4G (MB855)
Other model namesZTE Open FirefoxSprint Motorola Photon 4G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandZTEMotorola
Release date7/1/20138/1/2011
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps10.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity1200 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.1 hours
Standbyfeature not registered314 hours (13.1 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange
• Digital compass		• 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

ZTE OpenMotorola Photon 4G (MB855)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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