the only thing is the mopho wont get any ics update if im not mistaken plus any updates for that matter they have the new photon q coming out but it has a slide key board...im waiting for a great moto phone to up grade but till then i have the e4gt

 

Either way neither is a bad choice. The Photon is an awesome phone. I'd still have mine if I hadn't given it away. Battery life was (IMO) on par with her stolen phone if not a bit better. Signal strength was much better on the Photon. As far as GoLauncher, it works well on the Photon.

 

Getting the ICS update isn't a reason to stay with E4GT, as battery life has substantially decreased after the update. My wife has the Photon (I have the E4GT), and she is very happy with it. The Photon is a bit smaller and thicker, but it's been a great phone for the wife. If you're not willing to wait for newer/better to come along, the Photon is a good choice.

Update: Another thread gives instructions for getting the latest FH13 update for E4GT. Just updated today - we'll see how it affects battery life.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ep...w-fh13-update-anyone-get-yet.html#post4888831

 

I've been on ICS with my E4GT long before it officially became official and not once have I had any battery issues.

 

Well, after one day, I can say that I definitely have better battery life. Prior to today, if I had less than 40% battery when I went to bed, it would be dead by morning.

I went to bed with about 40% battery last night (after updating to FH13), and have 31% left this morning. It's definitely going into deep sleep better.