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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
Good screen, Sense 2.1 is user friendly, Camera performs well,
Underpowered processor, Virtual keyboard too small, Incall quality far from great
Being limited to 640×480 video recording is a little disappointing, especially when many other smartphones with similar 5MP cameras manage 720p video capture with no trouble.Also, the phone struggles to actually record. The digital zoom, while nice to...
You can pick the HTC Wildfire S up for free with a £20 (just over $33) per month 2 year contract at Orange right now. It is a compact device with an impressive range of features and a great screen, for a budget phone. It’s only really let down b...
Good screen, Sense 2.1 is user friendly, Camera performs well
Underpowered processor, Virtual keyboard too small, Incall quality far from great
The HTC Wildfire S is a neat, compact smartphone. Naturally, with the small form-factor comes some loss in functionality, specifically applying to the usability of a virtual keyboard on its 3.2" screen. The other drawback comes in the form of the under...
Abstract: HTC announced its latest entry-level Android smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S which follows the 2009 released HTC Tattoo and last year's launched HTC Wildfire, back in February. And this time, HTC made less compromises which makes the Wildfire S a little...
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Published: 2011-05-12, Author: Arne , review by: theunwired.net
If you are looking for a great smartphone with a small price, don't look further - you found it! If you are looking for the latest and greatest technology, stop reading here - the Wildfire S is the wrong device! The HTC Wildfire S isn't sporting the lates...
Back in our original Wildfire review, we concluded by praising the phone but saying we’d still opt for an HTC Legend. That didn’t seem to stop the Wildfire from selling well nonetheless, helped no doubt by a strong carrier push. The HTC Wildfire S has...
Published: 2011-02-16, Author: Will , review by: intomobile.com
Abstract: One of HTC's newly-announced Android smartphones is the Wildfire S, the successor to the compact and feature-packed Wildfire from last year. The iterative update to the Wildfire made its debut at Mobile World Congress 2011 at HTC's press conference, and w...
Abstract: A video review of the HTC Wildfire S Android smartphone on T-Mobile. The HTC Wildfire S is an entry-level Android 2.3 Gingerbread phone and it has a 5 megapixel camera with flash and WiFi calling. The phone works on T-Mobile's 3G network and comes with HT...
Abstract: By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaWe've seen our share of micro-smartphones this year. We recently reviewed the Motorola DEFY, the HP-Palm Pre 2 and Sony's Xperia X10 Mini. HTC's Widlfire S joins the ranks of undersized yet over achieving smartphones that make ...
