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HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)

Side by side comparison between HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T) Compare HTC Droid DNA X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Droid DNA

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Droid DNA} 17 Advantages HTC Droid DNA vs Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+5"8%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2020 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16GB (11GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)2%
Lighter
9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT Super LCD 3vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
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ModelDroid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Other model namesVerizon HTC Droid DNA ADR6435, Droid Incredible X, HTC DLXVodafone/Telstra Google Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung Yakju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredAustralia
Australia
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/19/20121/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth9.73 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 141 millimeters (2.78 x 5.55 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3Super AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 7241 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2020 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.7 hours8.3 hours
Standby352.8 hours (14.7 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI (5.5 with KitKat)
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile sound
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Droid DNAGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)0.36W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 0.253W/kg (body)
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