When Apple launched the iPhone 4, its Retina Display was a breakthrough. Text was razor-sharp, and images were crisp. Two years later, that level of detail is now the norm. So how do you differentiate your new handset? One way is to cram 1080p resolution into a 5-inch screen. That's just what HTC did with the Droid DNA (known outside the US as the HTC DLX). How does it compare to the LG and Google Nexus 4? Read on.

The Nexus 4 is a super-sized phone, but the Droid DNA is a monster-sized phone. The plus is that they have huge displays. The minus is that they might feel too bulky.

Huge phones can only be so light. Though there are heavier phones out there, neither is a feather-weight.

The Droid DNA's display is its big headliner. Its 1080p resolution has an absurd 440 pixels per inch (PPI). It's an unprecedented spec, but it may also be overkill. To most eyes, the Nexus 4 will look just as sharp.

There's no advantage either way here. Both phones have the same Qualcomm S4 Pro chip.

Performance may be equal, since random-access memory (RAM) is also the same.

The base Nexus 4 only offers 8 GB of storage, but you can pay more to match the DNA's 16 GB.

The Droid DNA supports LTE, the fastest and best 4G network. The Nexus 4 is limited to HSPA+, which is typically slower.

Both phones should take quality shots. The DNA's front-facing camera is a bit sharper than the Nexus 4's.

Capacities are close. But remember that the DNA's battery is powering a display with over 2 million pixels. That could cause big-time drain, so it would be wise to wait for reviews before buying the DNA.

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