this guy comes off as a moron. "Kickstand round"? No shit the only phone with a kickstand will "win". And he can't find a flip clock? Must not have actually searched. Right off the bat I can think of 2, namely Beautiful Widgets. Very Sense-like.
the photon also has a HDMI connection also the sales people at sprint also recommend the photon because it also has a a 10 hour talk time evo only has bout 6 hr talk time i would reccomend photon!! hands down
@wirefly, bob you should condense the categories of each round to a more simple overall thing that applies to each phone, to say that the Photon wins in the pocket detection round well duh it has pocket detection, how about just saying "The Photon wins in the features round" or something like that if you were comparing a woman with big boobs to a woman with small boobs, would you say "well you do win the big boobs round"
@xXEl1m1n4tOrXx I don't have a script for these and I more or less take what I know about the phones and ad lib as I go along. I deliberately add things like "kickstand round" to make these funnier... not that anyone is passing out from an overdose of mirth. Thanks for the critique, though. I appreciate it.
@GhostCowboys Here on YouTube, people report problems with every phone, from iPhones to flip phones, and we don't keep track of those reports. I've seen a few scattered reports of problems with every high-end phone, and not really more for the EVO 3D than any other. If you don't want 3D, the Photon has just about the same performance as the EVO 3D, and it's a little lighter and has global capability. It's a good choice.
@TheNicoya27 Yes, the Motorola Photon will work internationally. It has a SIM slot for GSM SIMs. If the phone is unlocked, you can use any GSM SIM. If the phone is locked (to Sprint), you have to go to a Sprint store and coordinate with them regarding the countries you will be in.
Plz respond......my evo 3D has been having issues and sprint is offering me to get a photon because of my issues with my evo3D but i dont know if i should switch my evo 3D for the photon....should it??
@botafogo42 I'm not sure why you can't get another EVO 3D, but the Photon is a good phone. It doesn't have the fun 3D capability of the EVO 3D, but it has pretty similar performance overall. It's about as close to an even trade as you'll get on Sprint.
I have the photon 4g and took some videos at a couple concerts,. The Devil Makes Three, and Hank Williams 3 and like you said the video was pretty good for a cell phone but the sound was extremely top quality i thought for a cell phone. check out my videos on TheBerto840 on youtube.
@snakefire78418 Yes, that's really how a download test should be done when it involves two phones on the same carrier. That's how I have done it since this test.
androids usually tend to come down to interface, and manufacturing. Most anything else can be added to the phone just with a simple find and install. I spend less time on features and more time on hardware. (personal opinion) do not attack me with yours people.
U also forgot to mention that the photon is a world phone which can also operate on gsm networks in other countries..oh and also its hundred bucks cheaper than the evo 3d when upgrading/opening new plan..
@bob thanks I think I'm going with the photon...I've been doing a lot of research and it awesome...I mean who really needs a 3d phone? Thanks again...
@imafan It usually costs a lot less to buy a phone from Wirefly than it does from Sprint. Otherwise, it is exactly the same phone and the same service, for Sprint's standard monthly cost. Wirefly's big advantage is that the phone itself costs less at Wirefly.
@wirefly buyer beware! 3rd party companies may apply their own contract terms eventhough they are affiliates of Sprint; such as early termination fees etc.
@roberto13v I've had phones get unlocked in my pocket several times. Once, the phone in my pocket called my home number and stayed connected for several minutes. With millions of phones in millions of pockets, odd things will eventually happen.
@Rodolcort Did you see Wirefly's Schmackdown videos comparing the Epic 4G Touch with the Photon and the EVO 3D? Those should give you all the info you need.
@Rodolcort you should go with the photon, because motorola last longer, THERE better built, and look at the reviews photon always wins, and the galaxy s II wont last u long
@wirefly i'm in india planning to buy the photon from the US.......sprint version is for 100$ unlocked is for 500$.......if i buy the sprint phone and then unlock it will it be cheaper or not.....??? please reply asap.....!!
@mhkthedude The Sprint version is $100... if you sign up for a 2-year contract with Sprint. Unless you have a residence and established credit in the US, no one will sell you the Photon (or any other phone) at the carrier-subsidized price. FWIW, Wirefly ships only to addresses in the US.
@mhkthedude Again, if you buy the Sprint version for $100, someone will have to pay the monthly rate for a 2-year contract. You won't be able to get the phone for $100 without this contract. Think about it... Sprint is not in the business of losing money by selling you a phone that costs it much more. It recovers that difference on the monthly contract. No contract, no $100 phone.
@mhkthedude The companies are pretty smart about that, and have ways to get their money if you don't pay or try to get out of the contract early. And if you do somehow welsh on your agreement, that is a crime: fraud. The companies do prosecute for that.
@mhkthedude I like the Photon a lot. However, you want to use it internationally (outside the US), right? You should also look at the Samsung Galaxy S II, which I think is a little better than the Photon. Still, the Photon is an excellent phone. Only you can decide if it's worth $500.
Hi WireFly, Im worried about 1 thing in Motorola Photon 4G, The pix elation, does it show alot or when you zoom your eyes to the device? please help me i need a response fast maybe anyone have Photon and can share the Pix elations , thanks guys :)
@vip3r95 There's been a lot of talk about pixelation with the Photon and other qHD phones, but I don't see it. I think the display looks very nice, and I'm a video person by background. In other words, I'm used to looking at displays critically. I think the Photon lools really good.
@wirefly Thanks For your response and id like to ask you one more question, The screen feel's plastic when you touch it or it's like the HTC Sensation or more better? thanks again
@vip3r95 I just fondled the Photon I have and the screen does not have a plasticky feel. One of my co-workers has my Sensation at the moment, so I walked to his desk to find that he is out. Therefore, I couldn't directly compare. However, the Photon's screen has exactly the same feel as the HTC EVO 3D.
@wirefly Thanks alot :) so it's smooth like iPhone 4? and last question when you can please make a review between the sensation and the photon when you can, thanks alot :) and how much you rate the photon out of 10? and which is better as a CPU 1.2ghz dual core snapdragon or 1ghz dual core tegra 2?
@vip3r95 I'm embarrassed to say that I don't pay much attention to the type of processor. I may have to start, because the Samsung Exynos seems monstrously fast. Yes, the Photon is as smooth as an iPhone. I can't promise a Schmackdown between the Photon and the Sensation, but it's a possibility.
@wirefly Bob please help me, This Phone need's to be unlocked to work in other GSM network in Vodafone-Malta? I heard that the Photon comes unlocked in the factory (stock) or you need to check a photon Unlocked? please reply soon as possible i need to order one before purchasing but i need to be sure about this b4
@vip3r95 The way it works with the Sprint version of the Photon is that the phone is locked to Sprint. To use it internationally, you have to go to a Sprint store and they will activate the SIM to work in the countries where you plan to go. Of course, if you get an unlocked version (or unlock one that you get from Sprint), then you can use any GSM SIM at your convenience. That's my understanding of how it works.
@vip3r95 If it is a phone that was bought for Sprint in the US, it will need to be unlocked before you can use it. Google "motorola photon unlock codes" and see what turns up. You can probably buy the unlock codes, but I don't know where or for how much.
i still am all the way with the evo 3d. it looks great and has much more to offer then the crap moto blur. the photon reminds me of a mix between the galaxy s1 and the old htc hero which equals shit. I also dont understand the sudden hype over 3D, its been around forever and now people want it moble?
@frankjaker You can easily convert 3D images to 2D images, and I have a video that shows how. But the 2D image doesn't have the fun factor of the original 3D image.
@anniemary1234 I assume the pocket sensor senses proximity and not light, but I really don't know for sure. The phone should hibernate after a couple of minutes, depending on how you have it set... it won't keep the screen on overnight.
I have been considering switching to Sprint for the unlimited data, but I have been hearing that since Sprint runs at 2.5Ghz, the 4G signal drops drastically indoors, and if you are in a solid brick building the 4G is non existent. I have seen countless claims of their 4G not working in doors, have you found this to be true?
@googleaskyahoodogpil My desk at Wirefly is indoors and it is a brick building. I am not right next to a window... in fact I'm at the farthese end of a row from a window. I get good Sprint 4G connectivity at my desk.
A couple days ago, at my desk, I did a 4G speed test between the DROID Bionic (Verizon LTE) and the Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Sprint WiMax). Sprint clobbered Verizon. I only ran that one test and used it in a video.
@googleaskyahoodogpil that is something that weakens all wireless signals even Wifi suffers when your in a Brick walled building. Im in an old Pre war building and its all bricks and concrete I get 4g and 3g. This phone has the best Radio antenna in Sprints lineup
Hey Mr. Review... I went to sprint store, compared both phones and i immediately noticed photon had pixelated screen or as its called pentile screen... i would see little blurish squares and it would come in waves as if the screen was breathing out blurry pixels lmao... wtf is that??? I compared them both on youtube videos and browsing, evo3d looked way cleaner and better.. i wanted photon but now im leaning on evo or galaxy s2
@teoatl I've not seen anything like that on a Photon, and I've used it quite a bit. Different eyes perceive things differently, however. You might want to try looking at a different Photon, just in case that one had an issue.
heard of phonedog? that guy love to drag on time talking about himself. great job man like the review if its possible shorten up the time a little more.
@gaivoron Yeah., I've heard of PhoneDog and think they do a good job. Keeping these reviews short is a full-time job, but I keep trying. Thanks for the nice comment!
I always put a different launcher on my phone as soon as I get it. I'm not impressed with either Motor Blur or Sense. The Photon's 16 gig memory is a selling point for me. I'll use my sd card from my old Evo 4G for an extra bump of memory.
First u could buy a case that has a kick stand, next if u a true android fan then u know HTC makes the best phones cause u do more customization to it which u are limited to Motorola's crapping Widgets that u can't change, trust me don't get anything but HTC if u want an android phone to have fun with...I could change anything from my dialer to my whole natural look with my 3D
So i was gonna get the evo 3d but after doing hrs of research on both devices i ended up getting the photon 4g and i do no regret it the phone does not disappoint!
I need to watch more of these cause listening to the comparisons sounds like the photon won. But wirefly sells both so they call it a tie so EVO 3D customers don't feel short changed? Why not video playback clips see who's resolution is better?
@wirefly omg also mine... dint noticed that the video was of almost 18 mins...
btw im thinking to buy the atrix or the photon...
i liked the most the atrix becouse its kinda smaller than the photon(i need a phone that doesnt be too big)... but the photon its better in all the aspects...
@TheNecromancer077 The Atrix is a pretty nice phone. I have to admit that I like the larger display of the Photon, and the Photon just seems more "elegant" somehow. I guess I prefer the Photon.
I've had'em both and ended up returning both...coming from an AT&T iPhone the 3D felt like a brick in my pocket, why do I need a larger screen I am one of those who don't sit around watching whole movies on a phone's screen and the 3D is cool but definitely something I can do without.
The Photon? simple put, fanciest phone I ever had, great hardware but it could use the Evo 3D's software.
I ended up using an evo 4G which is not as fancy but works alright and is not the size of a house phone.
This video it a bunch of bull i mean rly a kickstand round the evo 3d dosent have one if you are gonna be like that y not give a 3d round because the photon dose not have 3d and even if you dont give a 3d round how does the photon win the cam round IT HAS A 3D CAM!!!!!!
@THEBEASTMODERS13 it has a 3D cam that IS SHIT, AND a drain on battery, not to mention the 3d means absolutely dick when you can't upload them or send them to other phones unless it has 3d. it also causes eyestrain. so it loses the cam round.
@KingRashidsWorldTv The Evo 3D is awesome. The 3D cam is great. The 3D photos and videos are great. The battery is great. My girlfriend or myself never get eye strain. Sense is smooth as butter. The Photon not only looks ugly, but has a crap UI, blueish whites, no 3D (which is great and I use all the time), and doesn't have as responsive of a touchscreen as the Evo 3D as you can see at 11:32. I'm sorry you got the crap phone and can't exchange it.
The Photon in my opinion is much better than the EVO 3D. Motorola phones have the best wireless radios and the EVO 3D gives me nasty headaches. We'll see how the EVO compares to the LG Thrill 4G because I got hugely spoiled by the 3D because it was way better. Plus, I didn't get a headache.
I'm not sure about the evo, but I have the thunderbolt, and it has an in-pocket detection, but instead of locking it, it boosts the volume level, which can be just as, if not more, useful, so there's that.
I just bought the photon and found your video to be a big help. Didn't know about the pocket off thing. You didn't mention one big fact though. It's a world phone so travelers greatly benefit. Thanks for taking the time to get us up to speed here you guru u
@queenmarciatrixi You're right, the global feature of the Photon is significant. It's a good thing that Sprint is getting some high-end phones with this feature.
@shairki If you buy "this"...? The Motorola Photon? The Photon is "locked" to Sprint, so you would have to unlock it first. That will almost certainly cost money. But yes... when it's unlocked, there's a very good chance it will work in your country for 2g or 3G data service. It will not work for 4G, because your country probably doesn't use WiMax.
@AndresNavaChannel Both these phones (Motorola Photon and HTC EVO 3D) are very nice, but they are a little on the complex side. If you want simple, the Samsung Conquer is the only one I can think of for Sprint. A better choice might be the Samsung Epic 4G. Otherwise, you might grow into either the Photon or EVO 3D... they really are both terrific.
seriously annoying that the camera shutter sound cannot be silenced on the Photon. The pictures are also subpar for a so-called 8mp lens. Why is it that the higher the pixels, the worse these phone cameras become (seemingly)?
My Evo 4g Camera is SUPREMELY good in the sun, but blooooows in low light, and even with flash ( i get it, camera phones don't have the necessary power to capture what a 'real' camera would). You'd think these things would get bette with each phone. Photon disappoints.
@MrBOOTYGUARD671 You may be able to buy the unlock code from Sprint. Also, try doing a Google search for "unlock code for motorola photon". Once you have the code, unlocking the phone is easy and safe. However, getting the code will cost you money... no one gives away that information.
@Bulletboyebk If you have the unlock code, you can unlock the Photon. You could then use the GSM radio with any GSM carrier that uses the same frequencies.
Yes, its rooted, and yes its overclocked to 1.6 Ghz. (1.8 is the max stable). But this is part of having a EVO device. The customization... (A EVO 4G owner before the 3VO)
@zander145 if your getting that on a evo 3d your definitely rooted and either have your phone overclocked or running some kind of rom, my friend went through 3 evo 3ds and none of them went over 1900 on stock..noob
This review is crap, kickstand round wtf!, its like comparing apples and oranges. I have both phones and there's always something that I love more than what the other has.
OMG, you're shaking your fists. I can't bear this. You're trying way too hard, to the point where it distracts from the content (the whole point I am watching the video).
@IrSpock I'm pretty sure that we're sold on continuing the use of the term "Schmackdown." Sorry to hear that you don't like it, but we think it's fun.
I just bought the photon on Monday and I have the evo 4g as well believe me or not but the evo 4g has a longer lasting battery the photon last about half a day im upset in that. Another thing is the camera quality is not as good as the evo 4g . I test both phones on speed and the photon is way quicker phone on the network and in general, it's a fun phone. Do recommend though..
How much did motorola pay this guy?
Garrison2592 1 day ago
this guy comes off as a moron. "Kickstand round"? No shit the only phone with a kickstand will "win". And he can't find a flip clock? Must not have actually searched. Right off the bat I can think of 2, namely Beautiful Widgets. Very Sense-like.
ryanguhr 5 days ago
the "in pocket detection round"? lol
MrAgbrown 1 week ago
Cant charge while using kickstand on photon
possesedya400 1 week ago
the photon also has a HDMI connection also the sales people at sprint also recommend the photon because it also has a a 10 hour talk time evo only has bout 6 hr talk time i would reccomend photon!! hands down
weldmad 1 week ago
I have the HTC EVO 3d and my mom has the Motorola Photon .. hers is faster
Waffle97slayer 2 weeks ago
@wirefly, bob you should condense the categories of each round to a more simple overall thing that applies to each phone, to say that the Photon wins in the pocket detection round well duh it has pocket detection, how about just saying "The Photon wins in the features round" or something like that if you were comparing a woman with big boobs to a woman with small boobs, would you say "well you do win the big boobs round"
xXEl1m1n4tOrXx 2 weeks ago
@xXEl1m1n4tOrXx I don't have a script for these and I more or less take what I know about the phones and ad lib as I go along. I deliberately add things like "kickstand round" to make these funnier... not that anyone is passing out from an overdose of mirth. Thanks for the critique, though. I appreciate it.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 2 weeks ago
The evo looks better :) the other phone is kinda ugly
funnycowcow 3 weeks ago
There is a problem with quadrant on the evo3d where it locks CPU at 384mhz I forced both cores at full speed to fix it and was getting 3k+
m4xwellmurd3r 4 weeks ago
GUYS I NEED HELP CAN SOMEONE JUST TELL ME WHICH ONE IS BETTER AND DOES NOT MESS UP A LOT
150brandon 4 weeks ago
Thanks Bob @wirefly I bought the Photon 4G last night and my wife picked the Evo 4G, good to know we are both going to be happy with similar phones.
tjr730 1 month ago
They both are some ((4G.Monster)) Phones...Lls
GooseCreek87 1 month ago
0:52 he almost said "Schprint" instead of Sprint. Haha
twototwo444 1 month ago
@GhostCowboys Here on YouTube, people report problems with every phone, from iPhones to flip phones, and we don't keep track of those reports. I've seen a few scattered reports of problems with every high-end phone, and not really more for the EVO 3D than any other. If you don't want 3D, the Photon has just about the same performance as the EVO 3D, and it's a little lighter and has global capability. It's a good choice.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 1 month ago
Im 10 i have the photon in on it now it rox
Kahtriffa 1 month ago
Ey i have a question is the motorola photon work international??? Planing a trip to central america just wondering if it will work???
TheNicoya27 1 month ago
@TheNicoya27 Yes, the Motorola Photon will work internationally. It has a SIM slot for GSM SIMs. If the phone is unlocked, you can use any GSM SIM. If the phone is locked (to Sprint), you have to go to a Sprint store and coordinate with them regarding the countries you will be in.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 1 month ago
Plz respond......my evo 3D has been having issues and sprint is offering me to get a photon because of my issues with my evo3D but i dont know if i should switch my evo 3D for the photon....should it??
botafogo42 1 month ago
@botafogo42 I'm not sure why you can't get another EVO 3D, but the Photon is a good phone. It doesn't have the fun 3D capability of the EVO 3D, but it has pretty similar performance overall. It's about as close to an even trade as you'll get on Sprint.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 1 month ago
@botafogo42 I got the same offer from them after I had so many problems with the 3D, let me know what you ended up doing and how it turned out..
Thanks!
Light1c3 1 month ago
blur lol
luisadrianloyola1 2 months ago
I have the photon 4g and took some videos at a couple concerts,. The Devil Makes Three, and Hank Williams 3 and like you said the video was pretty good for a cell phone but the sound was extremely top quality i thought for a cell phone. check out my videos on TheBerto840 on youtube.
TheBerto840 2 months ago
man one of these freakin days i will have an android phone. count on it!
lyricsistthepro 2 months ago
Dummy it has a 1.2 gs processor
borrego7531 2 months ago
the evo 3d has a 1.2 gz processor
mustang7531 2 months ago
Just a suggestion: could you test the Mbps speed with one off while the other tests so that there is no bandwidth sharing?
snakefire78418 2 months ago in playlist phonton 4G vs EVO 3D
@snakefire78418 Yes, that's really how a download test should be done when it involves two phones on the same carrier. That's how I have done it since this test.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 2 months ago
The HTC EVO 3D has a 1.2 ghz dual core processor not 1.0
ElementAction 2 months ago
I appreciate the video but you really need someone who knows these phones better than this guy. He's nice but his lack of knowledge is very apparent.
Zackb911 3 months ago
@Zackb911 Well, at least you said I'm nice... I can always learn more about phones but it's impossible to make a mean person nice.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago 3
androids usually tend to come down to interface, and manufacturing. Most anything else can be added to the phone just with a simple find and install. I spend less time on features and more time on hardware. (personal opinion) do not attack me with yours people.
caldariprotector 3 months ago
Thanks
89Poptarts 3 months ago
What is next to the front faceing camra on the photon 4g
89Poptarts 3 months ago
@89Poptarts I'll look when I'm back in the office with the Photon.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago
@89Poptarts That's the battery charge/notification light.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago
The photon 4g
89Poptarts 3 months ago
What are the things nexts to the front faceing camra
89Poptarts 3 months ago
@89Poptarts Which phone are you asking about?
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago
Schmackdown? sounds like something that would be said in a porno....
thelasthallow 3 months ago
@thelasthallow Hey, whatever turns you on.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago 6
@wirefly not really a turn on due to the fact its a guy (you) saying it.
thelasthallow 3 months ago
@wirefly Which phone would you prefer getting? the Photon or Evo 3D
MaFiaXGaming11 3 months ago
@MaFiaXGaming11 Did you watch the video? I clearly discuss that in the video.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 3 months ago
U also forgot to mention that the photon is a world phone which can also operate on gsm networks in other countries..oh and also its hundred bucks cheaper than the evo 3d when upgrading/opening new plan..
nivekia 3 months ago
@bob thanks I think I'm going with the photon...I've been doing a lot of research and it awesome...I mean who really needs a 3d phone? Thanks again...
imafan 4 months ago
Whats the difference between buying a phone from wirefly vs sprint?
imafan 4 months ago
@imafan It usually costs a lot less to buy a phone from Wirefly than it does from Sprint. Otherwise, it is exactly the same phone and the same service, for Sprint's standard monthly cost. Wirefly's big advantage is that the phone itself costs less at Wirefly.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 4 months ago
@wirefly buyer beware! 3rd party companies may apply their own contract terms eventhough they are affiliates of Sprint; such as early termination fees etc.
Cleankicks11 3 months ago
the photon runs on motorola applications platform...not blur
KPrellwitz 4 months ago
how could it get unlocked in your pocket? 0.o
roberto13v 4 months ago
@roberto13v I've had phones get unlocked in my pocket several times. Once, the phone in my pocket called my home number and stayed connected for several minutes. With millions of phones in millions of pockets, odd things will eventually happen.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 4 months ago
beautiful widgets will get u a big clock for the photon
aandrew61089 4 months ago
Hi Bob. Do you guys carry the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with T-Mobile 4G?
freakylocz14 4 months ago
@freakylocz14 No, Wirefly doesn't carry that netbook. In fact, Wirefly doesn't sell any netbooks at the moment.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 4 months ago
All depends what u want 3d or gaming like the photon plus world phone or a galaxy
angelthedemonik 4 months ago
Did he really say the "kick stand" round!? As if that made a difference in comparing phone specs
qbsfear43 4 months ago
@qbsfear43 i does, i use the kick stand to watch videos and movie,and even chatting with people, it's really helpful, trust me :)
yaz90jordan 4 months ago in playlist Motorola Photon 4G
Lmao
qbsfear43 4 months ago
Duke Nuke Em :) your voice
yaz90jordan 4 months ago 3
Great review. Love the Photon.
faraon3000 4 months ago 10
Hey guys, I am looking for a new phone, I am stuck between the EVO 3D, the photon, and the galaxy S II, any help?
Rodolcort 4 months ago
@Rodolcort Did you see Wirefly's Schmackdown videos comparing the Epic 4G Touch with the Photon and the EVO 3D? Those should give you all the info you need.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 4 months ago
@Rodolcort you should go with the photon, because motorola last longer, THERE better built, and look at the reviews photon always wins, and the galaxy s II wont last u long
SMARTIES332 4 months ago
@Rodolcort get tha photon!! motorola makes tha best phones. photon is a real droid phone like tha ones on verizon.
SCOOBYBLD 4 months ago
@wirefly i'm in india planning to buy the photon from the US.......sprint version is for 100$ unlocked is for 500$.......if i buy the sprint phone and then unlock it will it be cheaper or not.....??? please reply asap.....!!
mhkthedude 5 months ago
@mhkthedude The Sprint version is $100... if you sign up for a 2-year contract with Sprint. Unless you have a residence and established credit in the US, no one will sell you the Photon (or any other phone) at the carrier-subsidized price. FWIW, Wirefly ships only to addresses in the US.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly i do have some relatives down there.....so i can order the sprint version......
so what do i do.....?? buy the sprint version and manually unlock it or go directly for the 500$ one....???
mhkthedude 5 months ago
@mhkthedude Again, if you buy the Sprint version for $100, someone will have to pay the monthly rate for a 2-year contract. You won't be able to get the phone for $100 without this contract. Think about it... Sprint is not in the business of losing money by selling you a phone that costs it much more. It recovers that difference on the monthly contract. No contract, no $100 phone.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly what about an early unsubscription......??
mhkthedude 5 months ago
@mhkthedude The companies are pretty smart about that, and have ways to get their money if you don't pay or try to get out of the contract early. And if you do somehow welsh on your agreement, that is a crime: fraud. The companies do prosecute for that.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly ok thanks.....
so 500$ it is......
juust a question.......is it worth the price or should i go for some other model....??
mhkthedude 5 months ago
@mhkthedude I like the Photon a lot. However, you want to use it internationally (outside the US), right? You should also look at the Samsung Galaxy S II, which I think is a little better than the Photon. Still, the Photon is an excellent phone. Only you can decide if it's worth $500.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
just switched to a photon from a crappy go phone so im sooooo confused!!!!!!!!
rilezly 5 months ago
i have the photon and it is amazing
ANGELKID1 5 months ago
I need a review between Sensation and Photon it will be a Super review
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 I know... you keep asking. I'm thinking about it, but it will be a day before I'm back in the office to see what is on my plate.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly Ok, Sorry
vip3r95 5 months ago
3:26 "you can flip it off" I'm sorry Bob I had to say it! :) I want the photon to come to verizon! Awesome review (as usual)!
thebronxisnumber1 5 months ago
Thanks alot Bob, i will be very pleased if you do it, and thanks alot for your quick reply :) and if you do it please link the website below :)
vip3r95 5 months ago
Really good review!
zadeh79 5 months ago
Does anyone know how much Sub-Pixel does the photon have?
vip3r95 5 months ago
Hi WireFly, Im worried about 1 thing in Motorola Photon 4G, The pix elation, does it show alot or when you zoom your eyes to the device? please help me i need a response fast maybe anyone have Photon and can share the Pix elations , thanks guys :)
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 There's been a lot of talk about pixelation with the Photon and other qHD phones, but I don't see it. I think the display looks very nice, and I'm a video person by background. In other words, I'm used to looking at displays critically. I think the Photon lools really good.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly Thanks For your response and id like to ask you one more question, The screen feel's plastic when you touch it or it's like the HTC Sensation or more better? thanks again
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 I just fondled the Photon I have and the screen does not have a plasticky feel. One of my co-workers has my Sensation at the moment, so I walked to his desk to find that he is out. Therefore, I couldn't directly compare. However, the Photon's screen has exactly the same feel as the HTC EVO 3D.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly Thanks alot :) so it's smooth like iPhone 4? and last question when you can please make a review between the sensation and the photon when you can, thanks alot :) and how much you rate the photon out of 10? and which is better as a CPU 1.2ghz dual core snapdragon or 1ghz dual core tegra 2?
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 I'm embarrassed to say that I don't pay much attention to the type of processor. I may have to start, because the Samsung Exynos seems monstrously fast. Yes, the Photon is as smooth as an iPhone. I can't promise a Schmackdown between the Photon and the Sensation, but it's a possibility.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly Bob please help me, This Phone need's to be unlocked to work in other GSM network in Vodafone-Malta? I heard that the Photon comes unlocked in the factory (stock) or you need to check a photon Unlocked? please reply soon as possible i need to order one before purchasing but i need to be sure about this b4
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 The way it works with the Sprint version of the Photon is that the phone is locked to Sprint. To use it internationally, you have to go to a Sprint store and they will activate the SIM to work in the countries where you plan to go. Of course, if you get an unlocked version (or unlock one that you get from Sprint), then you can use any GSM SIM at your convenience. That's my understanding of how it works.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly But i live in Malta, and I'm gonna buy 1 from Ebay so I'm a bit worried about that,
vip3r95 5 months ago
@wirefly So if the phone isn't locked to Sprint than the phone can work or you need to unlock it, Sorry for the border :(
vip3r95 5 months ago
@vip3r95 If it is a phone that was bought for Sprint in the US, it will need to be unlocked before you can use it. Google "motorola photon unlock codes" and see what turns up. You can probably buy the unlock codes, but I don't know where or for how much.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
i still am all the way with the evo 3d. it looks great and has much more to offer then the crap moto blur. the photon reminds me of a mix between the galaxy s1 and the old htc hero which equals shit. I also dont understand the sudden hype over 3D, its been around forever and now people want it moble?
dnorthchiodos1 5 months ago
I like 3D, but too bad i can only share with another 3D device!!
frankjaker 5 months ago
@frankjaker You can easily convert 3D images to 2D images, and I have a video that shows how. But the 2D image doesn't have the fun factor of the original 3D image.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
Does the indicator for being in your pocket turn off the screen at night? Because I would imagine it working because of how much light there is
anniemary1234 5 months ago
@anniemary1234 I assume the pocket sensor senses proximity and not light, but I really don't know for sure. The phone should hibernate after a couple of minutes, depending on how you have it set... it won't keep the screen on overnight.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
I have been considering switching to Sprint for the unlimited data, but I have been hearing that since Sprint runs at 2.5Ghz, the 4G signal drops drastically indoors, and if you are in a solid brick building the 4G is non existent. I have seen countless claims of their 4G not working in doors, have you found this to be true?
googleaskyahoodogpil 5 months ago
@googleaskyahoodogpil My desk at Wirefly is indoors and it is a brick building. I am not right next to a window... in fact I'm at the farthese end of a row from a window. I get good Sprint 4G connectivity at my desk.
A couple days ago, at my desk, I did a 4G speed test between the DROID Bionic (Verizon LTE) and the Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Sprint WiMax). Sprint clobbered Verizon. I only ran that one test and used it in a video.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@googleaskyahoodogpil that is something that weakens all wireless signals even Wifi suffers when your in a Brick walled building. Im in an old Pre war building and its all bricks and concrete I get 4g and 3g. This phone has the best Radio antenna in Sprints lineup
xchanticochulox 5 months ago
Hey Mr. Review... I went to sprint store, compared both phones and i immediately noticed photon had pixelated screen or as its called pentile screen... i would see little blurish squares and it would come in waves as if the screen was breathing out blurry pixels lmao... wtf is that??? I compared them both on youtube videos and browsing, evo3d looked way cleaner and better.. i wanted photon but now im leaning on evo or galaxy s2
teoatl 5 months ago
@teoatl I've not seen anything like that on a Photon, and I've used it quite a bit. Different eyes perceive things differently, however. You might want to try looking at a different Photon, just in case that one had an issue.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
You should try fancy widgets for your photon bob
superpiff420 5 months ago
heard of phonedog? that guy love to drag on time talking about himself. great job man like the review if its possible shorten up the time a little more.
gaivoron 5 months ago
@gaivoron Yeah., I've heard of PhoneDog and think they do a good job. Keeping these reviews short is a full-time job, but I keep trying. Thanks for the nice comment!
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
there is a lot of important information you left out. call quality, battery life, the texting. but besides that it was a good review.
Ryannsays 5 months ago
I always put a different launcher on my phone as soon as I get it. I'm not impressed with either Motor Blur or Sense. The Photon's 16 gig memory is a selling point for me. I'll use my sd card from my old Evo 4G for an extra bump of memory.
mrbizzy72 5 months ago
First u could buy a case that has a kick stand, next if u a true android fan then u know HTC makes the best phones cause u do more customization to it which u are limited to Motorola's crapping Widgets that u can't change, trust me don't get anything but HTC if u want an android phone to have fun with...I could change anything from my dialer to my whole natural look with my 3D
shortalk 5 months ago
is the motorola ph. avaliable in Europe.plz Aswr??
mergrimful 5 months ago
@mergrimful I don't know if the Photon is available in Europe. You should check with a European cellular vendor.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
the 16gig internal memory is enough for me to declare the photon the winner ..
notorious523 5 months ago
So i was gonna get the evo 3d but after doing hrs of research on both devices i ended up getting the photon 4g and i do no regret it the phone does not disappoint!
datruepr3ttyboi 5 months ago
I need to watch more of these cause listening to the comparisons sounds like the photon won. But wirefly sells both so they call it a tie so EVO 3D customers don't feel short changed? Why not video playback clips see who's resolution is better?
angreepanda100 5 months ago
evo is any day better than the mortola photon
sooryaku1 5 months ago
dude thats the first time that I watch a video of 17 mins without jumping parts.
soladetenis 5 months ago
@soladetenis I guess you liked it... thanks for sticking with it!
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly omg also mine... dint noticed that the video was of almost 18 mins...
btw im thinking to buy the atrix or the photon...
i liked the most the atrix becouse its kinda smaller than the photon(i need a phone that doesnt be too big)... but the photon its better in all the aspects...
what one do u recomend?
TheNecromancer077 5 months ago
@TheNecromancer077 The Atrix is a pretty nice phone. I have to admit that I like the larger display of the Photon, and the Photon just seems more "elegant" somehow. I guess I prefer the Photon.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
The EVO 3d has a1.2 ghz dual core CPU not 1ghz!
leftheodo 5 months ago
The photon destroyed the evo in internet speed....
anrim1234 5 months ago
Oh. The latest brain cookers, huh?
Great.
950horsepower 5 months ago
I've had'em both and ended up returning both...coming from an AT&T iPhone the 3D felt like a brick in my pocket, why do I need a larger screen I am one of those who don't sit around watching whole movies on a phone's screen and the 3D is cool but definitely something I can do without.
The Photon? simple put, fanciest phone I ever had, great hardware but it could use the Evo 3D's software.
I ended up using an evo 4G which is not as fancy but works alright and is not the size of a house phone.
StyrofoamKup 5 months ago
Yeahhh evo 3d has me sold!
Getting it on Friday! ;D
datruepr3ttyboi 6 months ago
hey man just saying there is going to be a quad core tablet in 2012.
theRedhood24 6 months ago
This video it a bunch of bull i mean rly a kickstand round the evo 3d dosent have one if you are gonna be like that y not give a 3d round because the photon dose not have 3d and even if you dont give a 3d round how does the photon win the cam round IT HAS A 3D CAM!!!!!!
THEBEASTMODERS13 6 months ago
@THEBEASTMODERS13 I thought I did have a "3D round." And yes... the EVO 3D would have wiped with floor with the Photon in the 3D round.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
@THEBEASTMODERS13 it has a 3D cam that IS SHIT, AND a drain on battery, not to mention the 3d means absolutely dick when you can't upload them or send them to other phones unless it has 3d. it also causes eyestrain. so it loses the cam round.
KingRashidsWorldTv 5 months ago
@KingRashidsWorldTv The Evo 3D is awesome. The 3D cam is great. The 3D photos and videos are great. The battery is great. My girlfriend or myself never get eye strain. Sense is smooth as butter. The Photon not only looks ugly, but has a crap UI, blueish whites, no 3D (which is great and I use all the time), and doesn't have as responsive of a touchscreen as the Evo 3D as you can see at 11:32. I'm sorry you got the crap phone and can't exchange it.
observer75 5 months ago
Please stop shaking your fists. You look like a supreme tool.
Lilstunna24 6 months ago
no bob! the photon is the better PHONE. it wins.
IamChino10 6 months ago
HTC Evo 3D actually has "in pocket detection" built in. It actually rings louder when in pocket. HTC Sense Feature.
Chriz7164 6 months ago
The Photon in my opinion is much better than the EVO 3D. Motorola phones have the best wireless radios and the EVO 3D gives me nasty headaches. We'll see how the EVO compares to the LG Thrill 4G because I got hugely spoiled by the 3D because it was way better. Plus, I didn't get a headache.
theIDKer 6 months ago
I'm not sure about the evo, but I have the thunderbolt, and it has an in-pocket detection, but instead of locking it, it boosts the volume level, which can be just as, if not more, useful, so there's that.
DroiDxFanboyx 6 months ago
I THINK YOU IN LOVE WITH PAMELA
password8866 6 months ago
U should compare htc evo 4g vs photon 4g
haydon70 6 months ago
the photon is just the evo 4g with motorola. there are very few differences
jmjf7 6 months ago
I just bought the photon and found your video to be a big help. Didn't know about the pocket off thing. You didn't mention one big fact though. It's a world phone so travelers greatly benefit. Thanks for taking the time to get us up to speed here you guru u
queenmarciatrixi 6 months ago
@queenmarciatrixi You're right, the global feature of the Photon is significant. It's a good thing that Sprint is getting some high-end phones with this feature.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
@wirefly if i buy this can i put a sim card from my country in it will it work?
shairki 5 months ago
@shairki If you buy "this"...? The Motorola Photon? The Photon is "locked" to Sprint, so you would have to unlock it first. That will almost certainly cost money. But yes... when it's unlocked, there's a very good chance it will work in your country for 2g or 3G data service. It will not work for 4G, because your country probably doesn't use WiMax.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 5 months ago
@wirefly
I love smart and very simple phones.
WHAT IS BETTER FOR ME?
im not good at technology really...
AndresNavaChannel 6 months ago
@AndresNavaChannel Both these phones (Motorola Photon and HTC EVO 3D) are very nice, but they are a little on the complex side. If you want simple, the Samsung Conquer is the only one I can think of for Sprint. A better choice might be the Samsung Epic 4G. Otherwise, you might grow into either the Photon or EVO 3D... they really are both terrific.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
seriously annoying that the camera shutter sound cannot be silenced on the Photon. The pictures are also subpar for a so-called 8mp lens. Why is it that the higher the pixels, the worse these phone cameras become (seemingly)?
My Evo 4g Camera is SUPREMELY good in the sun, but blooooows in low light, and even with flash ( i get it, camera phones don't have the necessary power to capture what a 'real' camera would). You'd think these things would get bette with each phone. Photon disappoints.
antiignorant 6 months ago
bob, where can i get the unlock code for the photon? please answer
MrBOOTYGUARD671 6 months ago
@MrBOOTYGUARD671 You may be able to buy the unlock code from Sprint. Also, try doing a Google search for "unlock code for motorola photon". Once you have the code, unlocking the phone is easy and safe. However, getting the code will cost you money... no one gives away that information.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
Can i unlock my Photon
Bulletboyebk 6 months ago
@Bulletboyebk If you have the unlock code, you can unlock the Photon. You could then use the GSM radio with any GSM carrier that uses the same frequencies.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
@MrBOOTYGUARD671
Yes, its rooted, and yes its overclocked to 1.6 Ghz. (1.8 is the max stable). But this is part of having a EVO device. The customization... (A EVO 4G owner before the 3VO)
zander145 6 months ago
i want da Motorola Photon 4G ;)
KamaKazeTv 6 months ago
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Lets see your motorola crapton pull out that quadrant score.
They way the dual cores are functioning are different. But when the EVO 3D dual core is forced to be a dual core all the time, you get that.
zander145 6 months ago
@zander145 if your getting that on a evo 3d your definitely rooted and either have your phone overclocked or running some kind of rom, my friend went through 3 evo 3ds and none of them went over 1900 on stock..noob
MrBOOTYGUARD671 6 months ago
HTC phones arent very shock resistant. they are always breaking. I'd go with the Motorola Photon
theseller31 6 months ago
Aww yeah (: I'm getting my htc evo 3d on thursday :D
imlieksokewl123 6 months ago
photon battery sucks real bad, i need to buy a spare battery just to match the iphone
1501HP 6 months ago
you sound somewhat like adam west..
brendenxayavongsa 6 months ago
the in pocket detection is just for that phone.i have android 2.3.5 on my low end huawei ascend from cricKet and do not have that option
djkeyksbrother 6 months ago
WHICH PHONE IS BETTER FOR ENTERTAINMENT PERIOD? E.G. GAMES, INTERNET, FUN TO USE, ETC.... PLEASE ANSWER ?????
TheBranthony 6 months ago
@TheBranthony
iphone... the android market sucks! where are all the big 3D games?
1501HP 6 months ago
@TheBranthony EVO
imlieksokewl123 6 months ago
Your opinion is bias. You tends to favor Motorola..idk, but it sounds you make Motorola is a better phone.
kangucsc 6 months ago
Sprint has been working for a week on their 3g and 4g and their 3g is now hovering over 1 MB ;)
michaelmoorhead86 6 months ago
how much money do they cost ??
mergrimful 6 months ago
@mergrimful These two phones? You should go to Wirefly and check, as prices change all the time.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
This review is crap, kickstand round wtf!, its like comparing apples and oranges. I have both phones and there's always something that I love more than what the other has.
silversuperman22 6 months ago
OMG, you're shaking your fists. I can't bear this. You're trying way too hard, to the point where it distracts from the content (the whole point I am watching the video).
IrSpock 6 months ago
the word "schmackdown" makes me feel sick in the stomach. please rebrand.
IrSpock 6 months ago
@IrSpock I'm pretty sure that we're sold on continuing the use of the term "Schmackdown." Sorry to hear that you don't like it, but we think it's fun.
Bob at Wirefly
wirefly 6 months ago
I just bought the photon on Monday and I have the evo 4g as well believe me or not but the evo 4g has a longer lasting battery the photon last about half a day im upset in that. Another thing is the camera quality is not as good as the evo 4g . I test both phones on speed and the photon is way quicker phone on the network and in general, it's a fun phone. Do recommend though..
HIFONICSM3 6 months ago
@HIFONICSM3
ARe you talking about the Normal EVO. Because I need a new phone and I am thinking of the EVO. The EVO 3d seems like a waste .
Joeybsmooth 6 months ago
@Joeybsmooth get the evo 3d cause it has android 2.3 and sense 3.0 and who cares if it has 3d just dont use it.
jmat365 6 months ago