HTC DROID DNA
#5393
Meizu MX 4
#6749Category Breakdown
HTC DROID DNA
Meizu MX 4
Performance
56.159.4
Camera
35.219.1
Display
47.240.7
Battery
19.616.7
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
58.433.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.022.3
Summary
- The HTC DROID DNA features a larger 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the 4.0-inch ASV display of the Meizu MX 4, which has a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the DROID DNA is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the MX 4 uses an Exynos processor with 1GB of RAM, giving the HTC device an edge in multitasking and overall speed.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the DROID DNA offers a slightly better selfie camera at 2.1 MP.
- The DROID DNA's battery capacity is 2020 mAh, larger than the MX 4's 1700 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the DROID DNA on Android 4.1 and the MX 4 on Android 4.0, but the HTC's Sense UI offers a more refined software experience.
- Overall, the DROID DNA presents superior build quality, display, performance, and battery life compared to the Meizu MX 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID DNA
Meizu MX 4
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Verizon
Previously known as Meizu MX quad-core
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
Super LCD3
ASV
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~288 ppi density)
PPI
1080
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Exynos
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 320
Mali-400
Memory
16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2020 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2020 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm (5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
121.3 x 63.3 x 10.3 mm (4.78 x 2.49 x 0.41 in)
Weight
141.7 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black (front)/ white, green, blue, pink, violet (back)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass