[HTC Droid DNA] BarryH_GEG:
There are a couple of things wrong with this thread (aside from the obvious personal attacks). In isolation, the DNA/Butterfly is a fine device. On the plus side it's the first device to offer a 1080P display and it's equipped with the best (currently) available SoC (S4 Pro/Adreno 320). On the weaknesses side it's got a marginal battery and limited storage with no expansion. As overlays go, Sense 4+ is polished and aesthetically well done.

As for comparisons...

The DNA is a niche phone chosen by VZW to run on their CDMA network. We've talked about other phones but, as of now, the only two high-end phones to compare for VZW users are the DNA and N2. The N2's strengths are a ton more functionality via TW, S Pen/S Note, multiview, a gargantuan battery and up to 64GB of added storage via expansion. Its weaknesses are a 720P display (the future's going to be 1080P), and its huge form factor. The DNA and N2 are both built well using high quality components and which has the better aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder. So depending on what's important and which strengths and weaknesses are acceptable either would be a fine choice.

The M7 will obsolete the DNA/Butterfly as it was always intended to do. The DNA/Butterfly is an extension of the One XL with a better display, newer SoC, and an 11% larger battery. The fact it was only offered regionally confirms its place in HTC's product line. The M7's specs aren't official yet but with the rumored 32GB of storage and a 2,330 mAh battery it addresses the two biggest weaknesses of the DNA. It trades 1/3 of an inch in display real estate for a SoLux panel (the first time it'll be used on a mobile device) so it will (should?) have the best display on the market when it's released. All new high-end phones seem to be including the 13MP Exmor RS sensor and its a huge leap forward from what's on current phones including the DNA. What does this mean to VZW DNA owners or prospective owners? Possibly nothing. There's no assurance VZW will pick up the M7 and if they don't the DNA will be the only 1080P phone on VZW until something changes later in the year.

Comparing the N4 in a VZW forum is kind of pointless. It's fun from a specs perspective but since the N4 doesn't work on CDMA I highly doubt anyone feels strongly enough about its features (they're OK, not "fantastic") to leave VZW for it.

As for the DNA vs. the XZ, SGS4, and LG E940, who knows? VZW will definitely carry the SGS4 and based on what's known so far it will exceed the DNA in every way (except for the LED vs. SAMOLED debate). VZW's tight with LG (the only way to explain the Intuition) so they'll most likely carry the LG 1080P device when it's released. Who knows about the XZ. So if someone on VZW needs a high-end phone (vs. phablet) now the DNA's the only game in town. If you want the "latest and greatest" there should be a couple of 1080P choices (including on VZW) by March/April and all will have better storage options, larger batteries, and a better camera than the DNA. The timing of the DNA’s release just slightly ahead of the next generation of phones (including HTC's) makes it far from a “future proof” choice unless your definition of "future" is April.

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