HTC Wildfire

HTC was an unknown brand before, quietly making phones for carriers around the world, and making wireless mobile devices for big brands like HP and Palm. I still remember my Smart Amazing Phone, a Windows Mobile phone with a big screen and detachable camera (Its design codename is HTC Tanager).

Now, HTC is a byword in the Android world. Releasing budget, value and high-end phones, HTC got all covered. The Wildfire is an entry-level Android phone with all the features of Gingerbread.

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Here's a quick look on the specs:



Network             GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G HSDPA 900 / 2100
Dimensions        106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm Weight 118 g -
Display Type      TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Corning Gorilla Glass
Size                 240 x 320 pixels, 3.2 inches (~125 ppi pixel density)
Memory Card     microSD, up to 32GB
Internal               384 MB RAM; 512 MB ROM
WLAN                  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth            v2.1 with A2DP
Camera               5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
OS                      Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Chipset               Qualcomm MSM7225 CPU 528 MHz ARM 11
Battery                Li-Ion 1300 mAh


The Good:

Glass: The touchscreen of the Wildfire is covered with Gorilla Glass, so it is very resistant to scratches.

Battery: The phone's battery is enough for two to three days depending on use. This is due to the small screen.

Camera: The camera is average, but for a value phone, 5MP is a welcome feature. It also has LED flash.


The Bad:


Small screen: This may depend on someone's preference, but 3.2 inches for a smartphone may seem small, especially for browsing the Internet.


Slow processor: 528MHz may be enough for Symbian or Windows Mobile. It may also be enough for Android due to HTC's customizations, but you will certainly feel some sluggishness especially when multitasking and browsing the net.




Overall:


The Wildfire is a solid phone and great value for the money. It's anyone's Android starter phone, and HTC will never disappoint.