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Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) vs Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 635 vs Motorola Photon Q 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Photon Q 4G X Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) 09Points
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897) Compare Nokia Lumia 635 X
4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)

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Lumia 635 (RM-975)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975) vs Photon Q 4G (XT897)} 14 Advantages Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
+8GB60%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)49%
Thinner
vs13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+1830 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1785 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
480x854 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
218 PPIvs+256 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
100 Mbps
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
 
ModelLumia 635 (RM-975)Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 635 RM-975 AT&T, Nokia MoneypennyMotorola Photon Q 4G LTE Sprint, Motorola Asant
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date5/1/20148/19/2012
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13.7 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)66 x 126.4 millimeters (2.6 x 4.98 in)
Weight134 grams (4.69 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 40032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)LTE 1900
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1830 mAh1785 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours7.5 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Green
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
• 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

Nokia Lumia 635 (RM-975)Motorola Photon Q 4G (XT897)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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