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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
It’s not top of the range but then it’s not meant to be, and the HTC Wildfire S makes some very reasonable compromises between flash and cash. It’s not that cheap though, and there are a few rival Android handsets offering a similar performance and fe...
The HTC Wildfire S is a neat little smartphone that fits nicely into the mid-range. This is a crowded sector, though, and as well as handsets designed specifically for it you'll find former flagship models at attractive prices. Shop wisely, and you can...
HTC's Wildfire S is a capable budget phone, but its limited storage space could be frustrating and it's currently not particularly good value on contract. ...
Compact, stylish design / Pleasant to use, Good finish, Decent resolution considering the screen size, HTC Sense interface
Not powerful enough for advanced use, Sound quality and photos could be better
As a fairly minor upgrade of the original WildFire, the WildFire S takes HTC's compact and affordable mobile one step further. It's a functional consumer smartphone that won't disappoint....
Solid and durable body, Great features on HTC Sense 2.1, Responsive capacitive touchscreen, Fairly decent still shots
Under-powered processor, Disappointing video recording, No DivX/Xvid video playback, Too expensive for what's on offer
A rare off moment from HTC. If this was £99 it'd be a formidable entry-level Android phone, but for over £200 the Wildfire S is lacking compared with the competition...
Truly pocket-sized; Improved screen resolution; Up to date Android 2.3 software
Slow processor means sluggish performance; Not suitable for large-handed users; Camera is disappointing
With a better screen and more alluring design, the Wildfire S builds on its popular predecessor. The phone remains underpowered, but is still a compact and pocket-friendly Android handset....
If you are looking for a compact yet full featured Android smartphone then don't look any further than the HTC Wildfire S. It's a great compromise between features and performance, in fact there isn't too much of a trade off here anyway. Whether you ar...
The HTC Wildfire S is a neat little mid-range phone with a stylish design. It has a lot to offer, but isn’t without its limitations. The limited storage space, will frustrate those who want to download and use plenty of apps, who should check out the H...
