HTC DROID DNA
#6825
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
#6828Category Breakdown
HTC DROID DNA
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The HTC DROID DNA features a Super LCD3 display, while the Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active uses a TFT display, both at 5.0 inches and 1080 x 1920 resolution, offering similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DROID DNA is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy S4 Active has a more advanced Snapdragon 600 with a 1.9 GHz quad-core CPU, providing better processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S4 Active has a slightly lower 2.0 MP front camera compared to the 2.1 MP on the DROID DNA.
- The Galaxy S4 Active has a larger battery capacity at 2600 mAh compared to the DROID DNA's 2020 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the DROID DNA runs on Android 4.1 with Sense UI, while the Galaxy S4 Active operates on Android 4.2.2 with TouchWiz UI, providing different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the S4 Active being slightly lighter and featuring a more rugged design, although specific materials are not detailed for either device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID DNA
Samsung I9295 Galaxy S4 Active
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For Verizon
Also available as Samsung I537 for AT&T
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD3
TFT
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
16GB (11.2GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2020 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141 x 70.5 x 9.7 mm (5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
139.7 x 71.3 x 9.1 mm (5.5 x 2.81 x 0.36 in)
Weight
141.7 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Urban Grey, Dive Blue, Orange Flare
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes