Personally after reviewing the methodology of The Verge Battery Test I it wouldn't apply to my usage. Downloading hi res pictures from the web isn't on my activity list. Real world information starting to trickle from those with the DNA in hand is the best determining factor for me on battery life.
I have a DROID DNA. You have questions. Fire away!
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I take everything the Verge says with two spoonfuls of salt. They're not tech-savvy in the least, and I don't take anything they say as being intelligent. I'd wager that the battery test was done in a steel walled room, searching for a signal the entire time. Can someone prove otherwise?
Based on their website it sounds like they use wifi and cycle through websites and download hi res images to test battery performance.
How We Score | The Verge
The problem is that doesn't simulate real world use and provide a skewed result from my perspective and expectation of performance. I believe someone mentioned that the S3 had similar results to the DNA performance which would be a better benchmark for expectations.
A would like to pose a question to Phil and NightAngel who both seem to have objective views based on real world use of the DNA actually in their possession. I currently own the Incredible 2 and have been trying to make a choice of an upgrade to the LTE signal just recently released by Verizon in my area.
Most of my business associates have migrated to iPhones, but I have been less than impressed with the iPhones interface or reliability. My Incredible 2 has a weaker radio (signal strength) than previous analog Motorola and LG phones but I am still able to make phone calls in rural areas where the iPhone 4 and 5 struggle. I have looked at the Galaxy SIII and both Motorola RAZR HD phones but have been disappointed with the quality of photos from all three cameras. In my opinion, the photos from the iPhone 5 are not as good as touted by iPhone fans.
I was also disappointed with the screen resolution on both RAZR HD phones. Neither phone was very bright, and both RAZR?s and the GSIII all were hard to view in bright sunlight.
I am not a gamer, nor do I stream music or video. I spend limited time, about 2 hours a day talking on my phone and typically use 1GB per month on data. In summary my wish list in order of my needs are:
1) Decent radio capable of pulling in weaker signals in rural areas.
2) Above average microphone and speaker for spoken communication.
3) Battery life significant enough to last through a 16 hour day with limited use.
4) Sturdy construction.
5) Camera capable of fast shutter speed and decent low light photos.
6) Reliable software and hardware.
In looking at all the preliminary reviews of the HTC DNA I feel this phone should meet the majority of my needs. I am a little concerned about the lack of both removable battery and memory expansion, but in looking at my phone I realize I have 388MB internal storage, and 14GB available from my 16GB SD card. Surely the 11GB free memory will meet my needs.
I would appreciate your opinions on the DNA based on my needs and normal usage.
Most of my business associates have migrated to iPhones, but I have been less than impressed with the iPhones interface or reliability. My Incredible 2 has a weaker radio (signal strength) than previous analog Motorola and LG phones but I am still able to make phone calls in rural areas where the iPhone 4 and 5 struggle. I have looked at the Galaxy SIII and both Motorola RAZR HD phones but have been disappointed with the quality of photos from all three cameras. In my opinion, the photos from the iPhone 5 are not as good as touted by iPhone fans.
I was also disappointed with the screen resolution on both RAZR HD phones. Neither phone was very bright, and both RAZR?s and the GSIII all were hard to view in bright sunlight.
I am not a gamer, nor do I stream music or video. I spend limited time, about 2 hours a day talking on my phone and typically use 1GB per month on data. In summary my wish list in order of my needs are:
1) Decent radio capable of pulling in weaker signals in rural areas.
2) Above average microphone and speaker for spoken communication.
3) Battery life significant enough to last through a 16 hour day with limited use.
4) Sturdy construction.
5) Camera capable of fast shutter speed and decent low light photos.
6) Reliable software and hardware.
In looking at all the preliminary reviews of the HTC DNA I feel this phone should meet the majority of my needs. I am a little concerned about the lack of both removable battery and memory expansion, but in looking at my phone I realize I have 388MB internal storage, and 14GB available from my 16GB SD card. Surely the 11GB free memory will meet my needs.
I would appreciate your opinions on the DNA based on my needs and normal usage.
Android Police just posted a great article on DNA battery life:
DROID DNA Battery Life Impressions: It's Not Nearly As Bad As You Think (With Stats, Methodology)
DROID DNA Battery Life Impressions: It's Not Nearly As Bad As You Think (With Stats, Methodology)
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Here's a nice read by Android Police. Seems the DNA is well on par. If I get the same, if not more than I do with my Galaxy S3, I'll be happy.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...y-as-bad-as-you-think-with-stats-methodology/
Sent from my SCH-I535
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...y-as-bad-as-you-think-with-stats-methodology/
Sent from my SCH-I535
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Yes, I noticed that too. Of particular interest was how they judged that time on the GS3 vs how they judged it on the DNA.
- On the GS3, for 4 hrs 12 mins they noted "Battery life is about average for a high-end smartphone. On the Verge Battery Test, which cycles through a series of websites and high-res images at 65 percent brightness, the Galaxy S III lasted four hours and 12 minutes.".
- Yet there comments on the DNA's 1080P result of 4 hrs 25 mins was "The DNA lasted a meager four hours and 25 minutes in the Verge Battery Test" and "... but the miserable battery life and ...".
It's odd. I wonder if it was more based on real-world day-to-day performance, than based on this test.
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Came here to post the Android Police link as well. I'll also take this time to reiterate the uselessness of the Verge, Gizmodo, and any of their reviews. Cheers!
You know the funniest thing about that Verge battery life comparison between the DNA and GSIII is the DNA got a score of 4 for battery life and the GSIII got an 8!
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The Verge is usually VERY reliable IMO, that is what concerns me. They are opposite of Gizmodo IMO in that regard ...
Disagree. I watched a video review recently, and I don't think the guy had ever picked up a smart phone in his life. He swiped homescreens the entire time, and never once opened a menu or even the app drawer. And he was the journalist they sent to the device unveiling as an expert. My grandma could have done a more in-depth first look.
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I'm not sure I can take a site that calls themselves "Android Police" seriously.
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Whatever. If you read the Verge and read Gizmodo and your can't tell the difference in quality then there is no use in trying to explain .. The Verge has very reliable reviews usually. No site it 100%, but Phones I have used have usually matched up pretty well with how they reviewed them, good and bad. YMMV
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That's nice and all - but the name. That name. "Android Police". Really? ...
BTW, Android Central is the center of the Android universe.
Let me get this straight...so when a site says something bad about the Droid DNA it shouldn't be trusted and it's a horrible site, but when you find a a site that gives a good review it's a awesome site and can be trusted? Come on ppl get real. The Verge is a respected website don't try to go around discrediting their information; because when they are posting good news on products you don't say crap until it's negative.
will android central be doing a comparison (best screen, fastest, ect.) of all the new phones that have come out since (and including) the galaxy s3? i know i could use it. there are too many good phones (which is not a bad thing) and i just don't know which one to get.
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