HTC DROID DNA vs Samsung Galaxy S III
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Taking into account that LTE connectivity is in tow with these beauties, it’s not all that shocking to find their appetites to be vociferous with battery life. Yes, you’ll be able to get through an 8-hour work shift, but you’re more than likely required to charge them a little after to keep their capacities at a good level. Conversely, if you’re in a non-LTE area and relying on good old last-generation data connections, you can inch out a day with the two.
Conclusion:
Depending on how much you’re willing to fork over, both handsets prove their value against one another. Considering it’s the newer kid on the block, the HTC DROID DNA’s $200 on-contract point is justified, which is especially notable for its killer specs sheet. Therefore, if money isn’t an issue, we’d recommend picking up HTC’s beast knowing it’s one smartphone that has some astounding qualities. Although it’s no longer the shiniest thing around, the Samsung Galaxy S III is a very well-rounded option that continues to be a relevant item. At the same time, you can probably snag the handset for much less than HTC’s offering, which should no doubt appeal to some people looking to save money without making any dramatic compromises with performance and features.
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50 Comments
1. straywish posted on 05 Dec 2012, 06:50 8 2
Well SIII is still proving that it can give a tough competition to powerful beasts so far.
15. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 05 Dec 2012, 08:01 13 0
You are right about the Samsung Galaxy S III, BUT the HTC Droid DNA has that 1080p screen that is just literally to die for. Also let's mention that the quad-core Krait S4 Pro is more future proof than the dual-core Krait S4 Pro.
To me the HTC Droid DNA is just a VERY capable phone that is really future proof. I got mine rooted & there is word around the grapevine that S-OFF has been achieved.
+1
18. androiddownsouth posted on 05 Dec 2012, 08:48 10 0
All I can say dude is I LOVE my DNA. This phone is a monster, and the battery life is very reasonable for how I use it.
27. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:49 2 0
I am with you guys 100%. The HTC Droid DNA is already is a vicious beast, & with a PURE AOSP ROM it will dominate.
Both RootzWiki & Xda have a Senseless ROM that just came out today. It's a Beta 1 BUT it's progress toward a PURE AOSP.
Check it out!
39. jackhammeR posted on 06 Dec 2012, 01:22 2 1
doesn't matter what kind of screen it has.
16 gigs of internal memory and no slot for memory cards are a huge nail o its coffin.
40. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 06 Dec 2012, 08:17 0 0
Ok I am glad you feel the same way about the LG Nexus 4. lol
49. Zarak posted on 31 Jan 2013, 05:25 0 0
Does anyone know the name of that home button sticker on the S III?
2. shnibz posted on 05 Dec 2012, 06:57 16 8
PA just Admit that the SIII is ugly...everyone knows this. Droid DNA all the way.
24. Nathan_ingx posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:31 3 0
Why would PA do that???
You want to go down the "Bias" road again???
Besides, SIII is one of the better looking phones...
That being said, DNA is better in my opinion, but i won't throw SIII like that!
29. shnibz posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:14 3 0
SIII is certainly a good phone. I just think much my like Galaxy Nexus that it's ugly as hell. Samsung has been making some rather unatractive phones.
30. androidlikeaboss posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:16 3 0
SIII looks good,but feels like cheap plastic
31. shnibz posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:19 0 0
Nexus feels cheap too. Especially compared to my wife's Razr and my old WP7.5 HTC arrive
35. amiroo posted on 05 Dec 2012, 11:27 4 1
+1 shnibz.
still s3 is a good phone but not Against droid dna..
just see:
performance & Panchmark
build quality
design
Screen
sense4+
beats
samsung always is more popular for softwar..they are unique in this case..but most of softwar programs can port on the other phones..like direct call..
but design and builld quality never come back with up.
i think s3 couldnt beat one x in very aspect..one X+ is more powerful than s3 and beat it in very aspects..its clear about dna.
finally must accpet that droid dna best this year in total..
43. cripton805 posted on 08 Dec 2012, 09:35 1 0
You forgot to throw in the negatives of the DNA.
I dont think the DNA is best by a long shot.
45. nasznjoka posted on 16 Dec 2012, 14:01 1 0
You want a pretty phone? C'mon men we need phones with unique fictionalized and not beauty it's a phone not a girl
50. Coolest4ever7 posted on 07 Feb 2013, 11:42 0 0
if you want a pretty phone get an iPhone 5 for anything else Galaxy S III
3. Techsplash posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:03 2 3
if they are saying that the droid DNA is better then why have they given more review scores to the s3.
8. lzsbleach posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:32 4 2
Review scores are done based on the competition at that time. The GS3 got a 9.3 because nothing could touch it at the time and it set the bar higher for smartphones. This also proves the .3 deference because the GS3 was still the king after a few months on the market. No doubt the GS3 will be the phone of the year.
4. OHaZZaR posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:05 6 3
It's really amazing that the 6-month old GALAXY SIII can still hold it's own against all these new smartphones.
5. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:14 9 5
GS3 is 6 months old and looks boring now, GS3 has more software features but JB has made things like S-Voice obsolete.
DNA all the way.
10. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:34 6 4
haha, u guys live in the past now is the era of clouds.
11. tizz06 posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:45 1 4
we livin in an era of the cloud and data caps so the cloud storage could b your phone bills worse enemy
13. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:49 4 1
I don't hear ppl complaining about Nexus 4 with even less memory. Remember Nexus 4 were sold out on contract at Tmo as well.
I guess Wifi serves the well?
26. darac posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:46 0 0
Nexus 4 is a bargain.
It costs as much as a midrange phone, but has the latest OS and tech.
You don't have to be a power user to realize the benefit of getting a Nexus 4.
As for me, I said it already - no way it could replace my S3, with that kind of storage
36. remixfa posted on 05 Dec 2012, 14:25 1 2
unless you go to Tmobiles truley unlimited plan with no overages or throttle. then cloud life is juuuuuust fine. :)
37. androiddownsouth posted on 05 Dec 2012, 15:35 0 0
I know Tmo works for you bro, but there are still too many places like where I live where Tmo is straight garbage man. Otherwise you are right.
12. SleepingOz posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:49 5 0
Sure, the GSIII is old now and I'd recommend the DNA over it to anyone but don't be in denial of the plus that expandable memory gives you. Not everyone's willing to waste money over data usage when one can access his files for free using a memory card.
14. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:52 2 0
Sure, 64GB will be ideal, but there are reasons that this monster is only 200 bucks.
21. lzsbleach posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:09 0 5
Yea but the GS3 is a classic, DNA is a better phone because of the specs but its not a classic, and the Note 2 got the DNA beat all the way, only thing better is the screen and build quality other than that Note 2 got it software wise.
25. androiddownsouth posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:34 4 0
But comparing the Note II and the DNA is comparing apples to oranges. They simply are not the same thing. The DNA comparison to the SIII is far more valid, imo.
6. darac posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:18 3 3
Superior high tech horribly crippled by 12GB of storage.. just unacceptable.
Having the marvelous screen and inability to even put two full HD movies in the phone.
Having a top notch GPU when games that could use it go up to 3.5GB in size.
HTC really sabotaged themselves
20. chrisbo5 posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:05 3 0
i have to blame verizon waaaaayy more than htc, remember that the htc j butterfly has a sd card slot.
9. MalakiMills posted on 05 Dec 2012, 07:33 6 6
I had the DNA (swapped for Note 2) and my fiance has the S3. Personally I would recommend the S3 first. The screen really is fantastic on the DNA, but the software is just not up to par at all. If you root I would recommend the DNA because you can eventually get better, but for anyone else the S3 just offers a superior user experience. That and things like removable battery, and storage are just nice to have.
22. lzsbleach posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:15 1 2
I agree with you man, the DNA is just a bigger One x with a better screen, other than that theres nothing new about this phone. I see alot of people running away from sense and it shows in the sales; sense is just not up to par, theres nothing wrong with it but it doesnt add anything either.
41. cripton805 posted on 08 Dec 2012, 09:30 0 0
I agree with botb of you. Some people like simple things. If I liked simple phones, I would have an iPhone. I like all of the effects and features on my GS3. People trip out when I let them look at my phone.
Also, what are people on when they comment on bad build quality? It's not bad on the GS3. Its just the gloss smooth feel that feels funny. It has the same build quality as many phones in the past.
Remember! Glass is the cheapest and weakest material!
Aluminum scratches and dents. Its all about preference.
23. Droid_X_Doug posted on 05 Dec 2012, 09:31 1 0
I agree with your assessment. The GS III software is more 'usable' than what HTC offers on the DNA. If one is not rooting, then the GS III is better. Rooted, the DNA would get the nod.
16. K_osss posted on 05 Dec 2012, 08:06 2 0
Good review but am I the only one that finds the reference to "tits" in the Internet and Connectivity section humorous?
"...such as proper rendering, silky smooth navigational controls, and sharp details thanks to tits high-res displays."
It's an adjective in someone's vernacular
17. android78 (unregistered) posted on 05 Dec 2012, 08:33 4 1
You cant go wrong with either of these monster android phones. I have both but im just a sucker for that htc sense, So if i would to pick one it would be the htc droid dna. You just cant beat that 1080p screen, quad core processor, beats audio, and htc sense. Im in love with my dna......
28. Thephonegeek posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:13 1 0
Truth to be told. DNA prove it against note 2, S3 is not a big deal in front of it. But only 11GB Native storage is a deal breaker.
38. androiddownsouth posted on 05 Dec 2012, 15:37 0 0
I thought that too, but got my DNA, set it up, and was amazed at how much storage I actually needed for stuff I actually use. Got all my apps downloaded and put some music on it, and still several GB's of storage left.
And, HTC's media manager software for the DNA is sweet. Easy to send iTunes music to your phone no extra apps needed at all.
33. McLTE posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:40 3 4
When I purchased my Note 2, I looked at the DNA for about 30 seconds. It was pretty MEH to me.
The screen was great, don't get me wrong.. but besides that.. what else is there? A ton of negatives!
Sense - Rather have Touchwiz
Battery - small and non removable
storage - really??
for this shootout.. It would be a toss up for me. If I had to choose one of those 2, I'd probably DNA because it's a little more future proof than the GSIII at this point.
BUT.. luckily, I didn't have to pick one of those 2 and got the Note 2! :P
34. ghanemsam posted on 05 Dec 2012, 10:53 3 4
and as usual phone arena still biased to samsung over and over and over they dont want to addmit that the the HTC beast is the best around right now
44. cripton805 posted on 08 Dec 2012, 09:45 1 0
Dear author. When you're going to make a bold statement about lagging and a choppy screen. Please TELL US when and where that happened. This isn't a 5th grade essay when you coule leave specifics out like that. Its like you just pulled that out of your.... hat. Did you make it up because the DNA processor is better? We will never know.
46. TitoP posted on 23 Dec 2012, 00:41 0 0
I was so torn between these phones I spent 40 minutes at the store and then left without either. Now I've decided to go with AT&T for the 4gLTE, and will probably go with the Galaxy Note 2. I used to think I'd never think of my phone as a camera except for shooting traffic accidents or robberies under way. Then I saw the Note II's camera. As a graphics designer in New York, the thought of taking pics of graphic elements I like, then sending them to myself via AT&T's 4GLTE is powerfully tempting. What an awesome feature, too, to be able to write on the pics.
47. thecomputergenius30 posted on 26 Dec 2012, 08:01 0 0
I have both phones (the DNA and Galaxy S3) Over all I like the feel and the phone quality of the DNA better. The screen is really nice. What is really a bummer for me is the fact that the rear camera video keeps focusing in and out as I take video. The picture quality is fine (not as great as the galaxy s3 but not a deal breaker either. Because of the rest of the features of the this phone I decided to keep the DNA and I hope they come out with a software upgrade for the Video cam on the DNA. Is the video livable yes, but I'd like it to the point of it not bluing out and re focusing in again.
48. cripton805 posted on 27 Dec 2012, 06:25 0 0
My reason for liking the GS3 is the external memory, removable battery, and features. I have had phones break or get damaged in the past, and the SD lives. Also, I prefer touch wiz and the extra features in the GS3.
It all preference, but those were the real deal breakers.
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