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HTC DROID DNA Android smartphone review

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the camera and portability. The design and responsiveness are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the size. Many are critical about the features and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the HTC Droid DNA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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HTC Droid DNA

 

Average smartphone consumers may not remember HTC, but in many ways, it never left us. It's continued to offer top-notch smartphones at competitive prices. For one reason or another, though, the people began favoring the offerings of Apple and Samsung....

1080p screen is best in class ; Fantastic unibody design ; Runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) ; Smooth interface ; Great rear and front cameras

Only 16GB of storage (no microSD) ; HTC Sense UI can be annoying ; 1080p screen impacts processing power ; Battery barely makes it a day on moderate use

If the Droid DNA is a glimpse at the phones coming in 2013, sign us up. HTC has managed to cram an amazingly dense 1080p screen into a 5-inch frame and do it without severely harming battery life or processing power. If you’re a Verizon subscriber,...

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HTC Droid DNA review

 

Big phones are getting bigger. This trend doesn't seem to be slowing down in the least, and the new HTC Droid DNA for Verizon Wireless is the latest member of the giant smartphone clan. Priced at $199.99, the DNA has more than just size on its side —...

Screen is best in class ; Thin and light design ; Comes with Android 4.1 out of the box

Battery life is terrible ; Occasional performance hiccups ; Sense 4+ buries much of what is good in Android 4.1

The Droid DNA offers a great screen but carries some fatal flaws

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HTC Droid DNA (Verizon Wireless)

 

The HTC Droid DNA ($199.99) is not a phone, not yet a phablet. But while it occupies a gray area somewhere in between, one thing is certain: This thing is totally awesome. The DNA's 5-inch, 1080p display is the sharpest on any mobile device available....

Incredible display. Top-of-the-line quad-core performance. Sleek, high-quality build

No microSD card slot. Comparatively average battery

The HTC Droid DNA for Verizon Wireless gets you the fastest performance and the sharpest display we've seen on a phablet yet.

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HTC Droid DNA review

 

Guanine, adenine, thymine, cytosine... Android? The Droid DNA -- the latest addition to Verizon's Droid series -- may not contain any actual nucleotides (that we know of), but that doesn't make this HTC-made superphone any less of a powerhouse. On the...

Gorgeous display ; Strong performance ; Durable build quality and elegant design ; Unlocked HSPA+ / GSM radios

Short battery life ; HTC removed the microSD slot

With its display, reasonable price and top-of-the-line components, the Droid DNA is our top choice on Verizon's lineup this holiday season.

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HTC Droid DNA (Verizon Wireless)

 

The first phone to feature a full HD display, the HTC Droid DNA delivers quad-core speed and a very good camera in a one-hand friendly design.

Beautiful 1080p display; Sleek alluring design; Excellent quad-core performance and graphics; Wireless charging capability; Fast and sharp camera

Recessed power button; Unnecessary port cover; No microSD expansion or removable battery; Sense not as innovative as Samsung TouchWiz

Click to EnlargeThe $199 HTC Droid DNA makes a convincing case for being the flagship Android device. The 5-inch 1080p display delivers crisp details with accurate color and the quad-core processor provides excellent performance. Plus, the overall...

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HTC Droid DNA (Verizon Wireless)

 

The new Droid DNA is the best phone I've seen from HTC in a long while, especially on Verizon. 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...

The beautifully designed HTC Droid DNA features a quad-core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 4G LTE, a sharp 5-inch screen, an excellent camera, and long battery life.

The Droid DNA's large size makes it tricky to fit in tight pockets, and it lacks both an SD card slot and a removable battery.

With quad-core power, 4G LTE, a lovely 5-inch screen, and a stunning design, the $199.99 HTC Droid DNA is currently Verizon's best Android deal.

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HTC DROID DNA preview: First look

 

HTC is having a hard time competing at the highest level of the smartphone market lately, but its latest smartphone might be what was needed to turn the tables. The all-caps name of the HTC DROID DNA is, for once, well deserved as this is certainly one...

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Review of the HTC Droid DNA (Verizon)

 

Earlier this year, HTC launched three terrific phones based on their HTC "One" line: the HTC One S for T-Mobile, the HTC One X for AT&T and the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint. Notably absent was the nation's largest carrier, Verizon; leaving the field wide...

The HTC Droid DNA is a terrific phone and should be a top choice for Verizon customers. It has a beautiful display, the best camera on the market and plenty of power for games, movies or whatever you throw at it.

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HTC DROID DNA Android smartphone review

 

Is it just me or does it seem like every new Android smartphone looks almost exactly like the last new Android smartphone? It sure felt like deja vu all over again when I opened the box that Verizon Wireless sent me a few days ago. Inside was the HTC...

Quad core ; Built in wireless charging ; 1080p HD display

Wireless charger costs extra ; Battery not accessible ; No microSD slot

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HTC Droid DNA Review: Specs, Features and Price

 

After a long wait, HTC is trying to come in its form again. After HTC Droid Incredible, there is no smartphone of the company that touches its success point but now HTC has full faith in its new smartphone HTC Droid DNA ...

5” 1080p display with 441ppi pixel density, Android Jelly Bean OS, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz frequency, 2 GB RAM with 16 GB internal memory, 8 MP primary + 2.1 MP secondary cameras, 2020 mAh non removable battery

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