HTC DROID DNA now official! Price, Specs and Availability

HTC and Verizon Wireless today announced the exclusive DROID DNA by HTC, the ultimate smartphone and the first with a full HD 1080p display. With technology rivaling the latest HD TV's, the DROID DNA by HTC is the first smartphone to feature a true 1080p HD super LCD 3 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection. It boasts an extraordinary 440 pixels per inch (PPI) on a 5-inch screen for unprecedented in-hand HD experiences that delivers the maximum pixel clarity available on a smartphone. More about the HTC DROID DNA after the jump.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, featuring a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and high-performance GPU and a full 2G of RAM enable the seamless use of multiple apps simultaneously. With HTC Sense 4+ and Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), you get great software experiences including Google Now. HTC Sense 4+ offers a wealth of easy-to-use and customizable features bringing highly sought after personalization to your phone and placing the most important content front and center. A series of intelligent features powered by HTC Sense 4+ also provides a number of improvements to the camera.

The DROID DNA by HTC has a world-class camera that delivers fast image capture, great images even in low-light and an easy interface to capture stills and video. With an 8-megapixel f/2.0 28mm wide-angle lens, 5-level automatic flash, backside illuminated sensor (BSI), and superfast autofocus, you'll capture amazing moments without the worry of missing a single one. Instead of choosing between photos and video, HTC VideoPic™ allows you to capture video and still images at the same time. And by simply holding the shutter button, Continuous Shooting takes multiple photos at up to four frames per second to catch all the action.

It also includes a new best-in-class 2.1-megapixel, f/2.0, 88-degree, ultra-wide angle, front-facing camera that allows more to be captured in self-portraits, and up to four people for group shots. Auto Portrait makes it easier to take photos of yourself and your friends with automatic face detection and a countdown timer so you can focus on your pose and not the shutter button. Capable of capturing 1080p HD video, the front-facing camera also provides a sharper picture during video chat.

The DROID DNA by HTC is equipped with a 2,020 mAh battery and power saving software that enables long-lasting endurance. In addition, the embedded wireless charging makes it easy and convenient to top off power throughout the day or fully charge overnight, simply by setting the phone down. Finally, with near field communication (NFC), you can use the DROID DNA by HTC to share music and videos, add someone to your social networks, or download apps by tapping other NFC-enabled devices.

HTC DROID DNA Specifications
1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm MDM615m/APQ8064 processor
5.0-inch 1080p (1080 x 1920) HD Super LCD3 capacitive display (441ppi)
Gorilla Glass 2 with HTC Sense UI 4+
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Adreno 320 GPU
2GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage (11 GB user available)
8MP autofocus camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps video recording
2.1MP front camera
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS
HSPA, Rev.A, up to 3.1 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
NFC Support
microUSB (MHL) v2.0
Li-Ion 2020mAh battery
141 x 70.5 x 9.7mm (dimension)
138g (weight)

HTC DROID DNA Availability
The DROID DNA by HTC will be available exclusively from Verizon Wireless for $199.99 with a two-year customer agreement. Worldwide availability is still unknown.