HTC DROID DNA
#5393
ZTE Grand S
#5745Category Breakdown
HTC DROID DNA
ZTE Grand S
Performance
56.156.1
Camera
35.219.1
Display
47.258.9
Battery
19.617.1
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
58.452.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.026.6
Summary
- The HTC DROID DNA and ZTE Grand S both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the DROID DNA uses Super LCD3 technology while the Grand S employs IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, but the Grand S has a slightly faster CPU at 1.7 GHz compared to the DROID DNA's 1.5 GHz.
- The camera on the Grand S is superior, offering a 13 MP rear camera versus the DROID DNA's 8 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The DROID DNA has a larger battery capacity at 2020 mAh compared to the Grand S's 1780 mAh, which may result in better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but the DROID DNA features HTC's Sense UI, while the Grand S has a more stock Android experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Grand S is lighter and slimmer than the DROID DNA, making it potentially more comfortable to hold.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC DROID DNA
ZTE Grand S
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB (11GB user available), 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2020 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, non-removable
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)
142 x 70 x 6.9 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.27 in)
Weight
141.7 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Silver, Black/Red, Black/Blue, Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.66 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass