This article will detail the strengths and weaknesses of the 2011 mid-range smartphone HTC WILDFIRE S. Specifications, tech specs and user reviews will all be covered in this review.
What's included?
This device comes standard. The entry-level smartphone of 2011 certainly cannot boast of something unusual. In addition to the device itself, it includes the following accessories:
- Battery for HTC WILDFIRE S. Its characteristics are as follows: nominal capacity of 1230 mAh, which in most cases is enough for an average of 2-3 days of active use.
- Charger with USB output for connecting the cord.
- MicroUSB/USB adapter cable.
- Also comes with entry level external speaker.
Among the documentation, you can highlight the presence of a user manual and a warranty card. All this costs today only 41 dollars -more than democratic price for such a good device.
Design and usability
The front panel of this smart smartphone is made of 1st generation Gorilla Glass. It is resistant to scratches, but it is not recommended to specifically test it for strength. The entire perimeter of the front panel is framed with aluminum. This gives rigidity to the body, but at the same time it remains quite light. The back cover is made of corrugated plastic. It is not difficult to scratch it, and because of this, it will be difficult for the owner of this gadget to do without a case. Immediately below the screen are 4 touch buttons: "Menu", "Back", "Home" and "Search". They are not located very well: when performing manipulations at the bottom of the screen, they can be accidentally pressed. The right edge of the device is completely free from controls and switching. The volume swing and the MicroUSB port are displayed on the right, and the power button and the 3.5 mm audio jack are hidden on top. Only the spoken microphone is displayed below.
CPU
HTC WILDFIRE S has a very “weak” CPU. Its characteristics are not impressive. Only one core (ARM11 architecture) with a clock frequency of 0.6 GHz. Of course, at the time the device was released, it was one of the best offers on the market. But now he is both morally and physically obsolete. This is confirmed by the test in the most popular utility for this platform, AnTuTu. It indicates a very low level of CPU performance. Enough processor resources for simple toysentry-level (balls, for example), web browsing, reading books and listening to music. But with the video there may be problems. High quality videos will be viewed in frames. The exception is AVI and 3GP files. They should go without problems. As a result, it can be noted that for most tasks, the computing capabilities of this smart phone will be enough.
Graphics subsystem and display
The situation is similar with the graphics subsystem. At the time of the release of the smartphone, it provided a good level of performance. But now she is outdated. It is based on the Adreno 200 chip. The screen has a diagonal of 3.2 inches and its resolution is 320 by 480. The display is based on a matrix made using the most popular “ICE” technology at that time. It is capable of displaying about 16 million colors and has fairly good viewing angles. The display surface can only handle 2 touches at a time.
Camera
HTC WILDFIRE S has a good camera for its time. Characteristics, reviews and pictures themselves indicate this. Even now, entry-level devices are equipped with 2 megapixel matrices (for example, LENOVO A318), while this smartphone uses 5 megapixels. At the same time, there is an automatic image stabilization system, autofocus and backlight (it can also be used as a flashlight).
Memory
HTC WILDFIRE S features are modest in terms of memory. Only 512 MB of RAM and built-in memory. itvery few today. Moreover, part of the built-in drive is occupied by the operating system. You can install an external drive with a capacity of 32 GB in the TransFlash format and this will solve the problem with a lack of integrated memory. But with RAM it is no longer possible to solve the problem.
Autonomy
HTC WILDFIRE S has an ambiguous situation with the battery. Its characteristics are not impressive at first glance. Only 1230 mAh is not enough for modern smartphones. But on the other hand, you need to take into account the technical parameters of this device. Its display diagonal is only 3.2 inches and is a 1-core process. As a result, we get 2-3 days of battery life with a mediocre load. If desired, this figure can be increased by 2 times - up to 4-5 days, if you disable various options (for example, auto-rotate the screen, display brightness and all unused applications). So from the standpoint of autonomy, this is an excellent device.
OS
Of course, you can't expect one of the latest versions of Android, which has serial number 4.4, on this device. It is installed on the current flagship of this manufacturer - HTC ONE. The characteristics and reviews of the owners of this gadget indicate an outdated modification 2.3.3. Of course, most of the software is still compatible with it, but problems may arise in the foreseeable future. A certain bonus in this case is the proprietary add-on "SENSE" from HTC. Otherwise, this is a standard "Android" with the usual set of standard utilities andprograms from Google.
Interface support
Technical characteristics of HTC WILDFIRE S in terms of supported interfaces are still relevant. This list includes the following:
- The main wireless interface is Wi-Fi. With it, you can download any amount of information to this smartphone. This will take a minimum of time.
- Wireless mobile networks of the 2nd and, of course, the 3rd generation. In the first case, you can get a maximum speed of up to 560 kbps, but in the second - up to 7.2 Mbps. In mobile networks of the 2nd generation, you can download simple Internet resources and communicate on social networks. But "3Zh" practically does not limit the owners of this gadget in anything, and you can upload any amount of information to this device in this way. You can also make regular calls using these mobile networks.
- Another important interface is Bluetooth. It allows a small amount of data to be transferred to similar devices. Its maximum range is 10 meters.
- Also, a full-fledged "ZhPS" - transmitter is installed on this device. It allows this smartphone to turn into a full-fledged navigator. The only disadvantage of this solution is the small screen size. But if you need to go urgently, and there is no alternative, then you can do without them.
- One of the key functions in this device is the MicroUSB port. The charger is connected to it using an adapter cord. Another variant of its application is the exchange of data with a computer.
- Lastthe wired interface is a 3.5mm jack. Its main purpose is to output sound to external acoustics. The gadget may well serve as a full-fledged MP3 player.
Reviews about WILDFIRE S
The most important information about HTC WILDFIRE S was previously given: prices, description, specifications and software stuffing. But let's be honest, this is just a theory. A full practical experience of using this smartphone can be determined based on the reviews. The main advantages indicated by the owners of this device are:
- Quality body assembly.
- Stable firmware.
- Long battery life.
- High sound quality.
But his shortcomings are:
- Obsolete version of operating system.
- Inconveniently located touch buttons on the front panel.
- Lack of RAM.
Results
Within the framework of this short article, the 2011 HTC WILDFIRE S smartphone was reviewed in detail. Description, specifications, test, reviews, current prices and software stuffing - all this was indicated in the material. As a result, we can say that at the time of its release it was an excellent smartphone. But now there are more interesting offers on the market, which are much better. Therefore, buying this device is not recommended, since it is outdated both morally and physically.
