HTC DROID DNA vs ZTE Blade X9
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
DROID DNA: 18.3 g lighter
- DROID DNA:
- 141.7 g
- Blade X9:
- 160 g
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Width
DROID DNA: 6.7 mm narrower
- DROID DNA:
- 70.5 mm
- Blade X9:
- 77.2 mm
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Screen diagonal
DROID DNA: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- DROID DNA:
- 5 in
- Blade X9:
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- DROID DNA:
- Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
- Blade X9:
- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
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Depth
Blade X9: 1.1 mm thinner
- DROID DNA:
- 9.7 mm
- Blade X9:
- 8.6 mm
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Height
DROID DNA: 14.3 mm shorter
- DROID DNA:
- 141 mm
- Blade X9:
- 155.3 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. DROID DNA
- Height:
- 141 mm
- Width:
- 70.5 mm
- Depth:
- 9.7 mm +1.1 mm versus Blade X9
2. Blade X9
- Height:
- 155.3 mm +14.3 mm versus DROID DNA
- Width:
- 77.2 mm +6.7 mm versus DROID DNA
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. DROID DNA
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Blade X9
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
Blade X9 has approximately 21% more rectangular screen area than DROID DNA.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
DROID DNA: Original memory entry
16 GB (11 GB user available) · 2 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. DROID DNA
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Blade X9
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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General specs
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | DROID DNA | Blade X9 |
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| Dop |
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