The Motorola Atrix has a new friend, the Photon 4G. Destined for a release in the U.S. on Sprint’s WiMax network, this Tegra 2-powered smartphone runs Android 2.3 and packs the Tegra 2 punch of its fellow super phones.
What separates the Photon 4G from the pack is that it’s an international phone, ready to play nice on GSM networks worldwide while at the same time WiMax friendly for the states. With a kickstand like the EVO 4G and the latest build of Android Gingerbread, say hello to the new heavyweight contender.
Unlike the 4-inch display on the Motorola Atrix, the Photon 4G ups the ante by offering a 4.3-inch qHD display. The kickstand on the back makes watching movies on the go a breeze as does the ample 1GB of RAM. While you’re on the go you can use the mobile hotspot feature to connect up to 8 devices simultaneously.
Unlike most of its competitors, HTC has decided to forgo the high-resolution front-facing camera and instead uses a VGA camera like the iPhone 4. On the rear is an 8-megapixel shooter, capable of capturing 720p HD video. Like all Tegra 2 smartphones, the Photon 4G supports up to 1080p put via its HDMI port.
Other highlights to the Motorola Photon 4G include webtop support for Motorola’s docking accessory, a microSD card slot (32GB max) and a massive 1700 mAh battery. With this much juice you can expect up to 10 hours of CDMA calling, 9.1 hours of WCDMA or 10.4 hours of GSM calling. The Photon 4G lands on Sprint’s network this summer.
Summer | Sprint | TBD
