DROID DNA now available through Verizon

HTC's new DROID DNA flagship is now available via Verizon Wireless.

The biggest selling point of the phone is its 1920x1080 resolution Super LCD 3 display with 440 ppi, easily the highest pixel density available on a smartphone. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2.

HTC has packed the phone with a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro at 1.5GHz, 2GB RAM and a "high-end GPU."

Additionally, the phone runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 4 on top. The hardware includes dual cameras, 2.1/8MP and camera features like HTC ImageSense and the HTC ImageChip. The front-side camera is "f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle that allows more to be captured in self-portraits, and up to four people for group shots." NFC and LTE support are built-in. As with all HTC devices, Beats Audio is built in, promising better bass, midrange and highs.

Finally, the phone has a "2.55-volt, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the external rear-speaker" and a 2020mAh battery.

The phone is available for $200 with two-year contract.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 21 Nov 2012 22:32

blueboy09

I love HTC when it comes to build and quality and all, but damn, WHY, WHY strip the phone of a microSD slot and a removable battery?! They went backwards not forwards on this phone. It's a wonder why their company is in trouble financially these days. If it isn't broken, don't fix it dammit!!

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22.11.2012 11:58 #1

KillerBug

Yup...no microSD, no removable battery, and it comes with Sense...seems like nothing more than a waste of some nice chips and a good screen.

22.11.2012 21:42 #2

IndigoAK

Originally posted by KillerBug: Yup...no microSD, no removable battery, and it comes with Sense...seems like nothing more than a waste of some nice chips and a good screen. So uninstall Sense and replace it with a different launcher.

23.11.2012 15:00 #3

cdsettlemyre

Still love my EVO 4g...hands down one of the top smart phones from the last several years

23.11.2012 19:50 #4

fuzzynco

Originally posted by blueboy09: I love HTC when it comes to build and quality and all, but damn, WHY, WHY strip the phone of a microSD slot and a removable battery?! They went backwards not forwards on this phone. It's a wonder why their company is in trouble financially these days. If it isn't broken, don't fix it dammit!! I feel the same way. Missing external storage and
removable battery is a deal breaker. I have 50gb of mp4's
on my 64gb card now. When I'm out, I carry 3 spare batteries
for my Rezound, using a phone as a small tablet uses a lot of
power, its reasonable to need to switch batteries. its a shame,
as I love HTC's hardware.

I wonder how one does a battery pull reboot with a fixed battery?

David Zabriskie

24.11.2012 06:54 #5

KillerBug

Originally posted by IndigoAK: Originally posted by KillerBug: Yup...no microSD, no removable battery, and it comes with Sense...seems like nothing more than a waste of some nice chips and a good screen. So uninstall Sense and replace it with a different launcher. Void the warranty on a phone that I can't change the battery in?

24.11.2012 08:36 #6

Uriahr (unverified)

I preferred the Droid DNA over the Galaxy Note II since it was cheaper and has a lot to offer. My favorite thing about the DNA is the huge 1080p display. It is perfect for watching my shows in HD. I use the DISH Remote Access app on my phone which lets me stream live TV through the Sling Adapter that I have connected to my receiver at home. It�s a really useful app that I use to catch my shows when I�m not at home since it works wherever I go. One of my DISH coworkers also has a Droid DNA, and we both think there is no other phone that can do it as good as this one.

4.12.2012 15:23 #7

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