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HTC DROID DNA

HTC DROID DNA
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alaScore 85

417 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 417 reviews of HTC DROID DNA. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and portability are generally positive. The usability and screen are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the apps and reliability.

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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 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for HTC DROID DNA

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 307 user reviews of HTC DROID DNA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The usability and screen are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

performance, screen, usability, portability, design

reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Alex Roth (techradar.com)

HTC Droid DNA review

 

Verizon and 'quietly brilliant' HTC get big and flashy

Seriously beefy specs ; First-rate camera ; Great display ; Runs Jelly Bean very well ; Nice price

HTC's UI is a bit tacky ; No removable storage, only 16GB internal ; Difficult to use with one hand ; Mediocre battery life

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : Brad Molen (engadget.com)

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.

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

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...

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Nathan Olivarez-Giles (wired.com)

Review: HTC Droid DNA

 

While the 1080p screen on HTC's new handset is mighty pretty, it doesn't turn the mostly decent phone into a must-have device.

The 1920 × 1080 display is the best on any phone, both on paper and in real life. Mostly flawless performance from the quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Looks kinda badass. Attention to ergonomic detail is evident in the curved...

Crappy battery life. Display isn’t significantly better than the screens found on top rivals. At 5 inches, the screen is too big — a pain to use with one hand. Little hangnail plastic USB port cover has got to go.

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Alex Colon (pcmag.com)

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.

Nov, 2012
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HTC DROID DNA vs Apple iPhone 5

 

Quickly making its arrival and presence known in time for this crucial holiday period, the HTC DROID DNA is simply one of those new smartphones on the block that really catches attention for its killer specs sheet. More importantly, the question is...

Simply put it folks, the outcome basically boils down to personal preference – even more when they perform similarly in nearly all departments. It’s Android or iOS, so you just have to pick your poison. Also, it’s a matter of big versus smaller in this...

Dec, 2012
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HTC DROID DNA vs Samsung Galaxy Note II

 

Looking at what transpired this year alone, it's a safe call to proclaim it as the year of the phablets, especially considering we've seen a handful of devices pushing the 5-inch mark. In the last couple of months though, we've seen the very best in...

Indeed, the HTC DROID DNA is one attractive looking handset that’s setting the bar with its 1920x1080 display. More importantly, though, we’re grateful to find it priced at $200 with a 2-year contract, which makes it a solid buy for anyone in the...

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

HTC DROID DNA Review

 

Rather than concocting something that seemingly would fit into the upper echelon of Big Red's lineup, the Taiwanese company is breaking new ground that no other manufacturer has been able to establish. Galvanizing to say the least, the HTC DROID DNA is...

Stunning detail with its 5-inch 1080p display ; Svelte profile & lightweight ; Takes sharp looking photos & videos ; Better 4G LTE signal

Insufficient 16GB of memory with no expansion ; Not enough enhancements with Sense 4.0 ; Indistinct power button & volume control

Slithering its way out of nowhere, surprisingly enough, we have to admit that HTC has a winner in the DROID DNA. Right now, it’s rather difficult to stand atop of the crowd knowing that you have other venerable smartphones out there to compete against,...

Nov, 2012
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Expert review by : Taylor Martin (phonedog.com)

HTC DROID DNA Written Review by Taylor

 

The HTC DROID DNA was first announced in November 2012 and to date, it is one of the best built smartphones to come into our possession here at PhoneDog. It is the first 1080p smartphone to grace the U.S. market and it packs a serious wallop in terms...

The display is arguably the best on the market; design and build quality are fantastic; the 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro and 2GB RAM keeps things moving smoothly

Battery life could be better; storage is meager; may to be too big for some

The DROID DNA may not be the perfect smartphone, but it's a sign for better things to come from both HTC and its biggest competitors. It is a new level of design and attention to detail. If display quality is your primary concern, the DROID DNA is...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Julie (the-gadgeteer.com)

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

Jan, 2013
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