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The editors liked
Pocket-friendly size
Nice design
Affordable
Wireless N capability for faster web browsing
Tiny metal shell feels just like a Desire S
Solid and durable body
Great features on HTC Sense 2.1
Responsive capacitive touchscreen
Fairly decent still shots
Includes the latest Android 2.3 OS
Android 2.3 at a pocketfriendly price
Small size
Topnotch networking integration.
It’s easy to judge budget smartphones as inferior to more costly handsets
But in the HTC Wildfire S we have a smartphone that offers features similar to pricier models. We love the unibody design that combines form and function. A 512MB internal memory can easily be upped to 32GB using a microSD card
Offering plenty of room for music
Photos and video. The HTC Wildfire S’ 3.2-inch screen offers
Truly pocket-sized
Improved screen resolution
Up to date Android 2.3 software
HTC Sense offers an easy connected experience
Great design
Smart design
Android 2.3
HTC Sense
Compact
Stylish design / Pleasant to use
Good finish
Decent resolution considering the screen size
HTC Sense interface
The editors didn't like
600MHz processor is a little slow
VGA video recording produces unimpressive video clips
Design
The HTC Wildfire S is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor - it only weighs 105g and it's just 101.3mm x 59.4mm in size
So you can comfortably hold and
You'd never guess it was Android 2.3
So little has changed
Under-powered processor
Disappointing video recording
No DivX/Xvid video playback
Too expensive for what's on offer
Low screen resolution
Short on internal memory.
Umer Awards last year but since then
Other phone makers have managed to produced smartphones with even more features at even lower prices. So can its sequel
The HTC Wildfire S
Fare as well in an evermore crowded market?
The dinky size isn’t for everyone. One downside to the smooth unibody is getting used to holding the thing without accidentally dropping it. You also cannot play Flash video. And even when playing non-Flash video
The HTC Wildfire S tends to struggle. Web browsing could also feel a little quicker
So overall media performance feels limited.
Slow processor means sluggish performance
Not suitable for large-handed users
Camera is disappointing
Might be bettered by legacy devices still available
Pocket-friendly size, nice design, affordable, wireless N capability for faster web browsing
600MHz processor is a little slow, VGA video recording produces unimpressive video clips, Design, The HTC Wildfire S is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor - it only weighs 105g and it's just 101.3mm x 59.4mm in size, so you can comfortably hold and
It’s easy to judge budget smartphones as inferior to more costly handsets, but in the HTC Wildfire S we have a smartphone that offers features similar to pricier models. We love the unibody design that combines form and function. A 512MB internal memory can easily be upped to 32GB using a microSD card, offering plenty of room for music, photos and video. The HTC Wildfire S’ 3.2-inch screen offers
The dinky size isn’t for everyone. One downside to the smooth unibody is getting used to holding the thing without accidentally dropping it. You also cannot play Flash video. And even when playing non-Flash video, the HTC Wildfire S tends to struggle. Web browsing could also feel a little quicker, so overall media performance feels limited.
The HTC Wildfire S may not be up there with the pricier handsets, but as a budget handset, the HTC Wildfire offers a handsome alternative with all the features you need to stay in touch, browse the web and listen to the odd tune. HTC Wildfire S review...
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Abstract: The first Wildfire was the best budget Android handset we'd seen. We test its successor, the Wildfire S 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 phon...
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Published: 2011-07-27, Author: Andy , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Last year HTC's Wildfire delivered a fair compromise between specifications and price. Nearly a year on, HTC has updated the Wildfire. As time has passed our expectations of a budget smartphone have changed.So does the Wildfire S do enough to emulate its ...
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Published: 2011-07-27, Author: Andy , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Last year HTC's Wildfire delivered a fair compromise between specifications and price. Nearly a year on, HTC has updated the Wildfire. As time has passed our expectations of a budget smartphone have changed.So does the Wildfire S do enough to emulate its ...
Android 2.3 at a pocketfriendly price; small size; topnotch networking integration.
umer Awards last year but since then, other phone makers have managed to produced smartphones with even more features at even lower prices. So can its sequel, the HTC Wildfire S, fare as well in an evermore crowded market?
Pros: Android 2.3 at a pocket-friendly price; small size; top-notch networking integration. Cons: The snapper lets it down and the chip is a tad slow. While the phone runs on Android 2.3, it lacks the power to make the most of it. Verdict: A nice addit...
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Published: 2011-06-17, Author: Mike , review by: channelpro.co.uk
Abstract: Improves on the original in every way, even if it’s squeezed by increasingly affordable competitors 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 d...
Improves on the original in every way, even if it’s squeezed by increasingly affordable competitors ...
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Published: 2011-06-02, Author: Jonathan , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: All consumers really want is a compact, attractive device with a decent OS and powerful features at a low low price. Could the HTC Wildfire S be the answer to their dreams?Until HTC announced its flagship€dual-core monster, the HTC Sensation, it seemed li...
