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HTC Wildfire

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User ratings:
39
4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
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Editorial reviews:
18
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3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
12 %
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Pros

  • All keys are chromed and with a good travel click to them
  • a rather good option
  • renewable and portable energy

Cons

  • Wildfire is a bit more toned down
  • screen has a 240x320 pixels QVGA resolution
  • viewing angles really suffer outside under direct sun rays

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 3.2 in
  • 320, 240 px
  • 125 ppi
  • 1300 mAh
  • Single-core

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HTC Wildfire - Pros & Cons

HTC Wildfire

Pros

  • All keys are chromed and with a good travel click to them
  • a rather good option
  • renewable and portable energy
  • The screen works fine for quick tasks
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • Wildfire is certainly the better performer of the two
  • good - good clarity
  • nice bass and very good volume levels
  • clarity is good per se
  • Wildfire is reasonably priced
  • The camera is very responsive

Cons

  • Wildfire is a bit more toned down
  • screen has a 240x320 pixels QVGA resolution
  • viewing angles really suffer outside under direct sun rays
  • the call quality was a little less than expected
  • Lacks support for North American 3G bands
  • Camera quality was rather subpar
  • sluggishness was slightly more noticeable than on other devices
  • sound too tinny or hollow
  • recorded clips came out a bit hazy
  • the Wildfire is clearly not intended for power users
  • resolution of the screen is a somewhat disappointing 320x480

HTC Wildfire - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
125 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.53 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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HTC Wildfire - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.2
CPU clock speed0.53 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225
RAM memory384 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution640 x 480 px
Autofocusyes
Digital zoomyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Red
  • White
MaterialAluminum
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • AAC
  • SBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1300.0 mAh
Standby time480.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution320 x 240 px
Pixel density125.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage512 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.2 in
Width2.38 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight4.16 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes

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HTC Wildfire HTC - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.8
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Alphr
Published: 13.06.2011
HTC Wildfire S review
5.0

HTC’s original Wildfire offered a full-fat Android experience in a budget handset, and was a PC Pro favourite for a while. But as more powerful phones dropped in price – notably the 1GHz Snapdragon-based HTC Desire – our fondness

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire review | IT PRO
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Published: 24.06.2010
HTC Wildfire review | IT PRO
3.0

The HTC Wildfire is HTC’s latest budget Android phone, but does it rectify all of the HTC Tattoo’s problems?

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GSMArena.com
Published: 20.07.2010
HTC Wildfire review: Desire Mini

Occasionally HTC takes a little break from high-end smartphones and dips its toes in the waters of the lower midrange. The HTC Wildfire is a down-sized,...

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SlashGear
Published: 26.06.2010
HTC Wildfire Review

The HTC Wildfire is the company’s second attempt at a budget Android device, its predecessor being the underspecified and relatively unloved Tattoo. Packing the same Sense UI as more expensiv…

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 30.07.2010
HTC Wildfire Review
3.8

HTC is on sabbatical from its high-end line with the Wildfire. There is nothing really wild or fiery in the specs of this mid-end Android handset. Compared to most of the company's Android offerings, it naturally has smaller screen with paltry resolution, and a low-end CPU...

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Good Gear Guide
HTC Wildfire Android smartphone
3.8

The HTC Wildfire is a well-designed Android smartphone, but it has a low-resolution display

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CNET
Published: 06.08.2010
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TechRadar
Published: 01.04.2011
HTC Wildfire review
4.0

The low-cost version of the HTC Desire arrives

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HTC Wildfire X: Latest Price, Full Specification and Features | HTC Wildfire X Smartphone Comparison, Review and Rating - Tech2 Gadgets

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HTC Wildfire Review: HTC Wildfire S
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Phone Scoop
Published: 09.08.2011
Review: HTC Wildfire S

The HTC Wildfire S is a compact, yet capable, Android 2.3 Gingerbread phone for T-Mobile. Does this $80 smartphone turn up the heat, or does it flame out? Find out in Phone Scoop's full review.

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire S Review
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Pocketnow
Published: 13.09.2011
HTC Wildfire S Review

Lately we've gotten accustomed to high-end, expensive smartphones. The low-end is still primarily populated with the "dumb" flip-style phones. Apple has opted for selling older versions of its iPhone as "entry level". HTC, on the other hand, has…

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire S review
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T3
Published: 26.05.2012
HTC Wildfire S review
4.0

Budget Android smartphone with HTC Sense

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire S Review
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SlashGear
Published: 29.04.2011
HTC Wildfire S Review

Expectations around the HTC Wildfire S are, a little surprisingly, high. The third of HTC's new Android devices from MWC 2011 in February, the entry-level…

HTC Wildfire HTC Wildfire S Review
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Published: 01.09.2010
HTC Wildfire S Review
3.5

Read the in depth Review of HTC Wildfire S Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about HTC Wildfire S configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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