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Motorola Photon 4G (photos)

With a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 4G speeds, enterprise-level security, and world phone credentials, the Motorola Photon 4G is a top-notch Android phone for Sprint customers.

Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee is a senior associate editor for CNET, covering cell phones, Bluetooth headsets, and all things mobile. She's also a fan of comic books, video games, and of course, shiny gadgets.
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Motorola Photon 4G

The Motorola Photon 4G is Sprint's latest Android powerhouse, with a large footprint, a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, and 4G WiMax speeds.
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4.3-inch screen

The Motorola Photon 4G boasts a generous 4.3-inch qHD display. It ships with Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread and a Motoblur skin. It also heavily promotes the idea of Sprint ID, which is a selection of preset profiles that you can choose from to customize the standard Android experience.
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Back

The Motorola Photon 4G has a soft-touch matte finish on the back.
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Side

The Motorola Photon 4G measures 0.5 inch deep. The side buttons have a rippled feel to them.
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Kickstand

The Motorola Photon 4G has a pop-out kickstand so you can prop it up for use as a desk clock and weather station, or for viewing videos.
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Large footprint

The Motorola Photon 4G is quite a big phone, measuring 5 inches tall by 2.6 inches wide by 0.5 inch deep.

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