Before the HTC One 4G Android smartphone arrived, it was rumored to be the replacement for the HTC Droid DNA 4G. The HTC One has since launched and has been a bestseller for Verizon. But also running on Verizon still is the HTC Droid DNA, the first smartphone to deliver 441 ppi pixel density. Rumors still abound concerning a possible replacement for the Droid DNA, and recently the handset benefited from those rumors by a drop in retail price. Now available for around under $50 on contract online, the Droid DNA 4G still delivers one of the most impressive hardware and feature packages of any 4G smartphone.
The HTC Droid DNA 4G is available for a reduced sale price now starting at .
In 2012 HTC bought a controlling interest in the Beats by Dr. Dre audio business, which explains the presence of the sound boosting Beats Audio found on the HTC Droid DNA. A 2.5 volt headset amplifier joins dedicated speaker amps for “bigger and better sound.” And for a mobile handset with such a large display and jam-packed hardware package, the phone is slim and light. HTC has given the Droid DNA an ultra-matte finish and seamless laminated screen which helps eliminate reflection, as well as distinguishing red side grills.
The main camera on the phone has an 8.0 megapixel sensor, and delivers a multishot Best Shot feature that instantly takes a burst of images, allowing you to choose the best of the bunch. That rear snapper’s HDR mode more realistically depicts light and dark areas, and the HTC VideoPic function allows you to capture high-quality snapshots while simultaneously recording 1,080P HD video. And low light capture is excellent with a built-in LED flash, f/2.0 wide-angle lens and back illuminated sensor (BSI).
The camera combo includes a front facing 2.1 megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens. The HD fantasy game Reign of Amira is pre-installed, as is a mobile web browser and NFC support. With a slim 0.38 inch (9.73 mm) profile, the Droid DNA weighs 4.87 ounces (138 g). A large 5.0 inch ImageChip ISP S-LCD 3 display graces the front of the phone, delivering a Full HD 1,080 x 1,920 pixel resolution. A protective layer of scratch resistant Gorilla Glass 2 is on board, and the phone delivers up to 12.6 hours of talk time from a full charge.
Light, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass sensors have been built-in to enhance productivity. The brain trust is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 system-on-a-chip which includes a quad core 1.5 GHz CPU. An Adreno 320 GPU is also on board, as is 2.0 GB of RAM memory and 16 GB of built-in data storage. The HTC Droid DNA 4G provides DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi mobile hotspot wireless connectivity options, and supports voice dialing and other multiple voice commands.
The HTC Droid DNA 4G can be purchased at a discounted price tag now starting at .
