HTC DROID DNA vs HTC One A9s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC DROID DNA
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One A9s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One A9s
Better display
HTC DROID DNA
Lighter body
HTC DROID DNA
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 441 | 294 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 69.3 | 65.8 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro | Helio P10 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | 5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm |
Battery
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2020 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 353 h | Up to 432 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 40 min | Up to 13 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 141 | 146.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 141.7 | 149.8 |
| Width (mm) | 70.5 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, November. Released 2012, November | 2016, September. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 13 - Verizon | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (payments only) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC DROID DNA | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC DROID DNA and HTC One A9s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One A9s packs a 2300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One A9s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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