Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE
A 2012 4G slider with a 5-row QWERTY keyboard for power-users.
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE is a mid-range Motorola smartphone released Aug 2012, with a launch price of $200. It pairs the Snapdragon S4 Plus with a 4.3" qHD LCD display, a 8 MP main camera and a 1,785 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 46/100 — A 5-row QWERTY for serious typists. Standout strengths: excellent 5-row backlit qwerty keyboard. and 4g lte + dual-core cpu. Main trade-off: slider mechanism added bulk.
A 5-row QWERTY for serious typists.
Motorola Photon Q paired a properly excellent 5-row backlit QWERTY keyboard with 4G LTE — the last great horizontal-slider Android of the era. A power-user phone for the late slider age.
Read the full review- Excellent 5-row backlit QWERTY keyboard.
- 4G LTE + dual-core CPU.
- qHD screen, 8 MP camera.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE compares
| Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Moto G04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 46 | 89 | 44 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon S4 Plus | SD 8 Elite | Unisoc T606 |
| Display | 4.3" qHD LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.56" LCD 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 16 MP |
| Battery | 1,785 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $200 | $1,299 | $100 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE released?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE was released in Aug 2012.
How much does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE cost?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE screen size and type?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE has a 4.3" qHD LCD display.
What chipset does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE use?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE have?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE ships with 1 GB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE battery capacity?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE has a 1,785 mAh battery.
What is the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE main camera?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE has a 8 MP main camera.
Does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE have a headphone jack?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE get software updates?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE update policy: To Android 4.1.
How much does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE weigh?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE weighs 170 g.
What colours does the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE come in?
The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE is available in 1 colour: Black.
Is the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE worth buying?
Motorola Photon Q paired a properly excellent 5-row backlit QWERTY keyboard with 4G LTE — the last great horizontal-slider Android of the era. A power-user phone for the late slider age. SpecEagle gives the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE an editorial score of 46/100.
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