HTC DROID DNA

HTC DROID DNA  Price: Rs.69,899

HTC DROID DNA hands-on

1. Such a large and detailed display

Without a doubt the biggest thing to stand out with the HTC DROID DNA is its amazing looking 5-inch 1080p Super LCD 3 display. Delivering a mind blowing pixel density of 440 ppi, it’s undeniably sharp looking with everything. Of course, we could’ve settled for a 720p display, but regardless, it’s nice to know that HTC is pushing the limits with this one. Beyond the detail, it’s absolutely a joy to look at, since it has a strong brightness output and wide viewing angles to make it an attractive offering.

2. Quality design that’s solid, yet super slim

Looking at a rendered image is one thing, but actually holding it in your hand is a different story. Another obvious standout of the HTC DROID DNA is its solid industrial design. Even better, though, is the fact that it’s one svelte and lightweight smartphone - deceptively thin at 0.38-inches and 4.87 oz in weight. Donning a soft touch coated body, it maintains one clean appearance that’s further complemented by the distinct red accents littered all around.

3. F2.0 lens with its cameras

Naturally, rear cameras get all the love, but with this, HTC is kind enough to bless both its front and rear ones with F2.0 lenses - essentially making them ideal for low lighting situations. With the rear auto-focus camera, it’s 8-megapixels in size, but more importantly, the front-facing one is a higher than normal 2.1-megapixel one. Both have offer 1080p video recording, but it’s the front one that features a 88-degree wide angle lens, similar to what’s offered by the HTC 8X, to allow plenty of faces to fit in those self-portrait shots.

4. Has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box, but new Sense needs some more depth

In this day and age, it’s still quite rare to see handsets launching with the most up-to-date version of the platform. Luckily, it’s comforting to see that this one is running Jelly Bean out of the box - with Sense 4.0+ to complement the experience. Although there are some minor improvements to it that are found in the gallery and camera interface, it’s still lacking that serious depth of functionality that other rival custom Android experiences offer. Still, it’s a slow progression towards the correct direction - and hey, it’s Jelly Bean!

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