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Should You Buy HTC's Droid DNA or Apple's iPhone 5? By Jennifer LeClaire November 23, 2012 9:42AM     "When HTC launched the Droid DNA they kept talking about the Galaxy S III. HTC is really looking to Samsung as the primary competition for this phone -- not Apple," said analyst Avi Greengart. "HTC is positioning the Droid DNA as the phone for someone who comes in to a Verizon store and is looking for an Android device."   Related Topics HTC Droid DNA Verizon Wireless Snapdragon Retina Display Samsung iPhone Latest News Oculus VR Gets Huge Funding Boost Huawei Phone Is a Quarter-Inch Thin Yahoo, Apple Disclose Data Requests Free Video Messaging Comes to Skype Prism's Secret: Bigger Data Seizure The reviews on the HTC Droid DNA are rolling in as consumers decide which smartphone upgrade best suits them this holiday shopping season. Should you go with the Droid DNA with its large screen, an Apple iPhone 5, a Windows Phone 8 device ? Some other Android phone? The possibilities are nearly endless this year at Verizon alone. But this week all eyes are on the HTC Droid DNA as it goes on sale exclusively at Verizon for $199 with a two-year contract. There's plenty of hoopla among smartphone reviewers about the screen -- and for good reason. Nothing else on the market compares. The Droid DNA rivals the quality of the latest HD TVs and fits in the palm of your hand. The device earns bragging rights as the first smartphone to feature a true 1080p HD super LCD 3 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection. Of course, it's big. The Droid DNA also boasts a 5-inch screen. The Droid DNA Downside We asked Avi Greengart, an analyst at Current Analysis, for his take on the reviews -- and the phone. He already told us that the Droid DNA's screen is magnificent. Now he's sharing some of HTC's strategy. "When HTC launched the Droid DNA they kept talking about the Galaxy S III. HTC is really looking to Samsung as the primary competition for this phone -- not Apple. There's a lot of talk about how everyone is searching for an iPhone-killer," Greengart said. "But HTC is positioning the Droid DNA as the phone for someone who comes in to a Verizon store and is looking for an Android device. The Droid brand has a great screen, a quad-core processor and is $199." Much has been made about the fast image-capture camera, but audio fans will also appreciate the Droid DNA. The device totes a 2.55-volt, built-in headset amplifier and dedicated amp for the external rear-speaker to help boost the audio signal to deliver crystal clear sound with less distortion, even at maximum volume. That's helpful when watching movies on the device. The phone also features Beats Audio, which enhances sound quality. Choosing a New Smartphone "There's a lot to like in this phone. The downside is it only comes in a single 16 GB version, so there's no 32 GB version or 64 GB version available like there is on the iPhone 5," Greengart said. "There isn't even a memory expansion slot. If you want to put a few HD movies on this, you are going to run out of space. If you want to take advantage of the gorgeous display and watch a HD movie, 16 GB is probably not enough." (continued...) 1  |  2  |  Next Page >   Tell Us What You Think Comment: Name: Shawn: Posted: 2013-03-02 @ 6:57pm PT You are picking favorites with the iPhone you joke. WTFreak?: Posted: 2013-02-01 @ 8:46am PT So...you repeated a few paragraphs. Then, we didn't see any comparisons with Apple. How did the Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung SG3 come in the picture? Joe Mc: Posted: 2012-12-16 @ 6:44pm PT Um....did you forget to write the rest of the article? If you title your article "Should You Buy HTC's Droid DNA or Apple's iPhone 5?" you should probably do some sort of comparison. bored with this: Posted: 2012-11-26 @ 9:39am PT ...same...did you start this article and then forget to finish it? JHL: Posted: 2012-11-23 @ 12:26pm PT ...soooo, what is the answer to your title?? Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Redefine the way you do business by analyzing market trends, increasing conversion, and creating customer loyalty through Microsoft Dynamics. Unlock your potential through real-time CRM solutions in sales, marketing, and customer service to help your business become more dynamic than ever before.  Apple/Mac 1.   Apple Details U.S. Data Requests 2.   Authorities Want Phone 'Kill Switch' 3.   Do Automakers Fear Apple Car Plans? 4.   Apple Executive Denies Price-Fixing 5.   Apple Bides Time, But Markets Moving Lawyers Populate Apple's Dark Side Most artful vision may be on legal side. Average Rating: Authorities Want Phone 'Kill Switch' One-third of thefts said to be phones. Average Rating: Apple Executive Denies Price-Fixing Says didn't know of publisher collusion. Average Rating:

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