Motorola Photon 4G MB855 vs O2 XDA Orbit
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
XDA Orbit: 29 g lighter
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 158 g
- XDA Orbit:
- 129 g
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Width
XDA Orbit: 8.9 mm narrower
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 66.9 mm
- XDA Orbit:
- 58 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Orbit: 1.5 in smaller diagonal
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 4.3 in
- XDA Orbit:
- 2.8 in
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Depth
Photon 4G MB855: 4.6 mm thinner
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 12.2 mm
- XDA Orbit:
- 16.8 mm
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Height
XDA Orbit: 18.9 mm shorter
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 126.9 mm
- XDA Orbit:
- 108 mm
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Release year
- Photon 4G MB855:
- 2011
- XDA Orbit:
- 2006
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Photon 4G MB855
- Height:
- 126.9 mm +18.9 mm versus XDA Orbit
- Width:
- 66.9 mm +8.9 mm versus XDA Orbit
- Depth:
- 12.2 mm
2. XDA Orbit
- Height:
- 108 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm
- Depth:
- 16.8 mm +4.6 mm versus Photon 4G MB855
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Photon 4G MB855
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 51 cm²
2. XDA Orbit
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Photon 4G MB855 has approximately 109.9% more rectangular screen area than XDA Orbit.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
XDA Orbit: Original memory entry
64 MB RAM · 128 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Photon 4G MB855
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. XDA Orbit
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Photon 4G MB855 | XDA Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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