- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
HTC Droid DNA
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 5"
- Quad core 1.5 GHz
Released November, 2012
Conclusion Check out the HTC Droid DNA
First reviewed November, 2012
Features Key features of the HTC Droid DNA
1.5 GHz
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)The phone's UI is mirrored on the TV and with the HD resolution of the display, watching on an HDTV is a joyful experience.
screen size
5"
3.5"
4"
Droid DNA by GundBear--gundbear (Feb, 2013)It has a nice big screen (one of the main reasons I got it), but its surprisingly light, fits in my pants pocket, and is not too big to hold up as a phone to talk.
Droid DNA by Eg (Apr, 2013)This Phone is amazing I love the big screen the way to personalize it and much more.
screen resolution
Droid DNA by D. (Dec, 2012)The iPhone has an impressive display with 336 ppi (pixels per inch), but this phone has 440 ppi!
Droid DNA by vasmah (Feb, 2013)In addition, the DNA has lot more pixels and thus better resolution than the smaller screen of iPhone 5.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
processor
Droid DNA by c|net (Nov, 2012)With its blazingly swift quad-core processor, and a gorgeous and eye-grabbing 5-inch screen, not to mention a great camera and long battery life, the Droid DNA is an excellent deal at any price.
Droid DNA by Matthew-Beehler--Prime-Fanatic (Jan, 2013)I assume most current quad core pocket super computers are fast.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP   | 20 MP |
Performance Real world tests of HTC Droid DNA
cpu speed
Droid DNA by Anwhar-Allakhi (Dec, 2012)On an amazing smartphone, this is still the most amazing part.-Processor - The Snapdragon S4 pro is the fastest processor on the market right now, and HTC somehow manages to beat out the performance of several other phones that have it.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android 4.1 Jelly Bean) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
1920 x 1080 -
Protected against the elements--and accidents -
440 ppi -
Quad core -
Supports the fastest, most reliable networks -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
5" -
850,000 apps (Android Market) -
1.5 GHz -
83.03% -
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean -
8 MP -
2,020 mA·h -
16 GB -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
9 mm -
Nov, 2012
cons
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Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
limited to the phone's built-in storage for apps and data -
1920 x 1080 @ Unknown -
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 105 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by ChicagoCPA (Nov, 2012)   Rated 80% by by ChicagoCPA (Nov, 2012) |
Screen
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by kmr (Dec, 2012)It is the "retina display" of the Android world, only far more impressive because of the huge screen size.
HTC Droid DNA | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)Contrast and sunlight legibility are pretty good too - the display is easy to operate even under direct sunlight.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Christopher-Gannon--CMG (Mar, 2013)The screen is a nice bright and not too big, but much nicer viewing area then my old Droid 2.
Battery
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 60% by by Tinytim (Jan, 2013)Second is the battery life/non-removable battery.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Marian-Taylor--mama-myrt (Jan, 2013)Once we realized the battery on this phone is really good then it makes it overall best on the market.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Linh--Linh (Mar, 2013)Amazingly, battery has been great after the first charge to me!
Apps
HTC Droid DNA | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)The long list of options includes PC Charge only, Disk drive (mass storage), HTC Sync, USB tethering (the phone becomes a modem) and Internet pass-through (the phone uses the computer's Internet connection).
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 80% by by rc--Adopt-a-shelter-pet-PetFinder. (Jan, 2013)For storage, I just left off a ton of audio files (hour long or more each), big mp3 collections (Amazon's autoRip solved a lot of my issues by allowing bought CD music to play on the Amazon mp3 app).
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 60% by by Tinytim (Jan, 2013)I use my phone heavily: always playing games, streaming videos, using GPS, using third party apps such as Facebook and Instagram, browsing the internet, etc. and this would leave me with almost no battery by the time 5pm rolls around.
Video
HTC Droid DNA | by GSM Arena (Nov, 2012)Nokia Lumia 810 • HTC DROID DNA • LG Optimus G. As you can see above, 5" 1080p display of the latest HTC offering represents a noticeable improvement over what we've seen in the past.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Trooper-Thorn (Nov, 2012)I'm getting pretty close to what I had with my Galaxy S3, and for a quad core 5" 1080p monster like this, I think that's pretty excellent.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Wythw (Nov, 2012)It's fast, full hd display is so awesome, and it wows me every day.
Camera
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Linh--Linh (Mar, 2013)Pros: Screen-high resolution, Speed-multitasking, design-slim, camera-great with low light/fast/panorama works perfectly, HTC Sense-easy to use.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Justonegoodbook4628 (Dec, 2012)Overall, I am really glad I bought this phone: lighting fast, with an incredible picture quality, great camera.
HTC Droid DNA | Rated 100% by by Trooper-Thorn (Nov, 2012)The panorama feature works exceptionally well, and I wowed an iPhone carrying friend with its ease and quality.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs HTC Droid DNA |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy S4 OK standby time Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC Droid DNA |
 | 3 | HTC One Supports FM radio One vs Droid DNA |
 | 4 | Apple iPhone 4S 7-way tie: Records average resolution video Apple iPhone 4S vs HTC Droid DNA |
 | 5 | HTC 8X 3-way tie: Supports Flash 8X vs Droid DNA |
 | 6 | Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD Lots of battery capacity Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD vs HTC Droid DNA |
 | 7 | HTC J Butterfly 2-way tie: Biggest screen J Butterfly vs Droid DNA |
 | 8 | Nokia Lumina 928 Newest on the market Nokia Lumina 928 vs HTC Droid DNA |
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