Droid DNA by HTC smartphone offers super-sharp screen, extra-fast processor; but limited storage space — TECH TIME …

By MATT MYFTIU matt.myftiu@oakpress.com; Twitter: @MattMyftiu

Just when you thought it was getting crowded at the top of the smartphone market, its time to make way for another top contender -- this time from HTC.

The Droid DNA from HTC is the latest Android smartphone offering that tries to up the ante and get your attention, and I recently tested one out and am back with a full report as to how it compares to other big phones from competitors like Samsung, Apple and Motorola.

LOOKS

The Droid DNA is mostly your usual black slab phone, but it has the familiar red trim that is found on many HTC phone offerings, which looks somewhat attractive.

The 5-inch screen is a bit slippery, so its a good idea to have a case to protect it. The charging port is hidden under a little cover, which I dont believe was really necessary as its sometimes hard to get shut.

Keeping with the size trend of recent phones, you get a large screen on the Droid DNA -- 5 inches to be exact, big enough for almost everyones tastes (though some people may find it too big). The phone is still very thin (5.55 tall by 2.78 wide by 0.38 inches thick), so the weight is still a very manageable 5 ounces.

SCREEN

One highlight on this phone is the screen. The 5-inch display features an extra-sharp 1080p HD quality, a rarity on new smartphones. This provides a stellar view, whether youre using it to watch a video or movie, play a game, or just browse the Internet. The screen is also made of 2nd-generation Corning Gorilla Glass, so you dont have to worry about it breaking unless you give it a heck of a beating.

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