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Key Features
Fashion Touch Screen Design Casing
Android™ V2.1 Operating System with HTC Sense™ User Interface
3G HSDPA Technology
3.2 Inch 16 Million Colour Capacitive Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
HTML Browser with Google Search
Twitter™, Facebook™ & Flickr™ Application
Music Player & FM Radio RDS
5 Megapixel Camera with Video Recording Capabilities
Instant Messaging
Push Email & Gmail
GPS Navigation with Google Maps
WiFi® Technology

Design

85%

Usability

71%

Features

87%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our HTC Wildfire Review

Overview
The Wildfire is a compact & cut down sized 3G Smartphone which oozes style & comes with a massive variety of Smartphone features. It casing has a solid feel with it touch screen form styling & all in a neatly proportioned size. The Wildfire runs an Android™ operating system version 2.1, complete with an amazing HTC Sense™ user interface which supports widget & a customisable home screen for ease of use. The HTC Wildfire has been labelled my many as the miniature version of the HTC Desire, which is another stunning Smartphone designed by HTC. The Wildfire comes with high speed technologies including 3G HSDPA & WiFi®, plus it supports easy to use Internet features such as a HTML Web browser with a Google search plus it has integrated Twitter™, Facebook™ & Flickr™ application for the user to enjoy. Small, beautifully designed, but highly powerful is a great way to describe the HTC Wildfire.

Appearance & Size
This fashion conscious Smartphone comes in various colours which allow the user to express their personality via their handset. A subtle handset colour choice maybe the black version, whereas the more daring user may prefer a more vibrate colour choice, the choice is yours. Its touch screen form means this HTC Wildfire comes with an impressive sized screen on the front section which can be used for both viewing & as an input method, & this handset has no opening mechanisms making it a solid handset to hold. There is no physically keypad or keyboard to mention due to the Wildfire's touch screen design which allows the user to make onscreen selections & will display a keypad where & when necessary. Its overall measurements are 10.68cm tall, 6.04cm wide by 1.2cm deep which is small for a handset with such impressive Smartphone capabilities. There is a very subtle tilt in the handset's shape which is towards the lower end of the casing & this makes it & easy shape for the user to hold & use when making a call. Its touch screen displays approximately sixteen million colours on a capacitive screen, which measures 3.2 inches when measured diagonally. This screen provides a bright & colourful display with a screen resolution of two hundred & forty pixels by three hundred & twenty pixels.

Imaging, Media & Entertainment
Taking a quick snap or recording moving video footage whilst on the move isn't a problem for the user of this Smartphone, as the Wildfire comes with a built in camera feature which supports video recording capabilities, & comes with a selection of imaging features to ensure a great photo or video is captured. Its five megapixel camera has a built in flash, an automatic focus feature & the user can enjoy a geo tagging feature when taking a photo or recording a video, thanks to the handsets built in GPS system. More entertainment can be enjoy using the Wildfire's built in music player & video player depending on the users entertainment needs, allowing the user to simply sit back & enjoy a video watching experience or by listening to their favourite tunes on the music player. A built in radio feature brings another entertainment feature which allows the user to catch up on news, weather or just listen to their preferred radio station whilst travelling.

Communication & Messaging
Communicating via calls or messaging is a simple task thanks to the uncomplicated user interface which allows the user to access all their call & messaging features quickly & easily. The user can create, send, store & receive emails directly on their HTC Wildfire & this Smartphone supports a Gmail service. Instant messaging provides a quick & easy method of communication with others that are online at the same time as the user, allowing the user to use text & symbols during this online communication. The HTC Wildfire also supports multimedia messaging which means the user can share photos & video recording as they are captured with other MMS compatible contacts. There is a SMS message service which allows the user to create & share a text message, whether it is long or short text in length, this provides easy communicate with other SMS compatible mobile phone users.

Technology & Internet
Its integrated GPS navigation allows the user to enjoy geo tagging when using the built in camera feature as well as gaining step up step instructions to the user next destination, plus this GPS feature supports Google maps providing a map view for easy navigation when desired. The HTC Wildfire is a WiFi® capable Smartphone so therefore the user can connect their handset to a local WLAN or hotspot to gain a cabled free connection to the Internet. An easy to use Internet experience can be enjoyed by the user of this stunning Smartphone thanks to its HTML Internet browser which supports a Google search function for ease of use when searching the Web. The user can enjoy easy access to their favourite social network websites as the Wildfire comes with an integrated Facebook™, Twitter™ & Flickr™ applications. Its 3G capabilities allows the user to enjoy high speed 3G network coverage when needed & the Wildfire works over both GSM & 3G networks including, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900 & 3G HSDPA 900 & 2100 networks. There is three hundred & eighty four megabytes of RAM memory with five hundred & twelve megabytes of ROM memory built into the HTC Wildfire, plus the user can extend this memory further by inserting a compatible memory card as the handset will hold up to thirty two gigabytes of external memory via its memory card slot. High speed data transfer rates can be enjoyed when the user is transfer data between their Smartphone & other devices thanks to the handset EDGE & GPRS technologies. When connecting to other devices the user can use either Bluetooth® wireless technology for a cable free connection or use the USB connection port with a compatible USB cable to connect to another device.

HTC Wildfire Specifications & Features

Screen
3.2 Inch 16 Million Colour Capacitive Touch Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Flash
Face Detection
Photo Geo Tagging
Camera Setting
Photo Album
Video Recorder
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & WMV9)

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Push Email
Gmail
Instant Messaging

Sound
Music Player (MP3, WAV, AAC+ & WMA9)
FM Radio RDS
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Contacts
Phone Book
Calendar
Clock
Alarm Clock
Call Log
Digital Compass
GPS Navigation
Google Maps
Android™ V2.1 Operating System
HTC Sense™ User Interface

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
WiFi®
Bluetooth® A2DP
Micro USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 900 & 2100

Internet
HTML Browser
Twitter™, Facebook™ & Flickr™ Application
Google Search

Memory & Talk Time
384 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM plus MicroSD™ Memory Card up to 32GB
7.3 Hours GSM Talk Time
8.1 Hours 3G Talk Time
480 Hours GSM Standby
690 Hours 3G Standby

Weight & Size
118 g
106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm

Your HTC Wildfire Reviews

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Reviewer: Hugh Higgin - UK
Date: 14th Dec 2010

First off, it's a great phone. Android, Good camera, great touch screen, what else would one want?

I have had a few complaints though. It would not download apps from the app store so only after 3 visits to the Vodafone store would it work.

The battery life is good, so are the apps! The thousands of apps! There is an app for everything.

The touch screen works with the lightest touch of the most delicate finger & is oh so responsive! But the placement of the search button is in the wrong place. Being a touch-sensitive button only the lightest touch would activate it, irritating to say the least.

I have to say though, after standing on a platform at a station for 40 minutes waiting for the cancelled train texting & browsing, the music player stopped working. FOREVER. I have downloaded another one at the cost of £4 but that is not as good. What a shame.

Overall, this is a good phone & I have not had any problems with the battery life.

5 Stars definately.

H.

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Alan - Surrey, UK
Date: 11th Oct 2010

The phone is a slightly cheaper version of HTC Desire but it does not look cheap at all.

It's one of the best phones I have used. Easy to use & the only reason I gave 95% for usability is because when dialling numbers, it's not as fast as using a phone with keypad.

Been using the phone for 2 months now & I never fails to impress me.

You can customise the phone however you like, so all the apps are in the 7 screens & don't have to go to menu.

The radio very good & MP3 is fantastic too.

Internet & YouTube opens a few seconds later than HTC Desire due to its slower processor but I can live with that.

For everyone that been complaining about the bad battery life on this phone, get Task Killer (free) from Android market. That is what I did & now the battery lasts for nearly 2 days with heavy usage.

Overall it's a very good phone with anyone on a small budget who wants a phone that looks expensive.

Design

100%

Usability

95%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Iva - Croatia
Date: 8th Oct 2010

My battery is working just fine. It can last 2 days. Sometimes. But usually It's for day & a half. & I use the mobile phone all the time. For Internet or messages or calls.

Design

80%

Usability

85%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Richard - Hull, UK
Date: 22nd Sep 2010

Reading some of the other reviews the main problem seems to be battery life, well mine lasts easily a day & I am listening to music all day at work & messing with Internet & pics & vid on the night.

I've had mine now for a couple of months & if I am honest it nearly went out the window in the first week due to it being very buggy i.e. force closing of apps & music player playing two songs at once.

Someone mentioned no alarm clock auto turn on of the phone & yes this is the case you have to turn your phone to air plane mode which shuts off all non essential stuff like Wi-Fi updating texts & phone calls you can still use your phone for games & such but for all sense & purpose the phone is off (so no need to leave it charging over night even though the phone cuts of when fully charged).

Now I am familiar with the phone its working fine & looking forward to its Froyo update.

Lastly never had a problem with calls or the camera as stated in other reviews & let's face it if you have a phone for a day & take it back is thatreally a review?

Design

90%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Nk - UK
Date: 9th Aug 2010

I've had this phone for 2 weeks now & I love it! The features on the phone are fantastic, friend stream widget & contact list is great, Facebook synced contacts with their details & photos & also birthdays get added into calendar automatically. Touch screen keypad is surprisingly very easy to use after 1 to 2 days of getting used to. Battery life isn't the best but not exactly the worst! If you have the right apps you need open & none unnecessarily then it will last up to a day & a half! I have no complaints, well worth the money!

Design

95%

Usability

90%

Features

85%

Reviewer: Samantha Parry - London, UK
Date: 8th Aug 2010

Despite following all instructions the battery life on this phone is diabolical.

After moderate usage I placed the phone on charge last night at 10pm. The phone was turned on & taken off charge at 10am this morning, with a full battery life showing. It is now 2.20pm & with absolutely NO use at all, the phone has just beeped to be put back onto charge.

I have a Samsung that is 4 years old & this phone can last up to 2 days without needing a charge so as the wildfire is brand new, why can't this do the same?

I will be returning this phone to T mobile tomorrow to see what they propose to do about this problem & if am not satisfied will be cancelling my contract.

Design

85%

Usability

Features

75%

Reviewer: Roy - UK
Date: 31st Jul 2010

To Sam, you are wrong regarding Android 2.1 not supporting Skype. If you done your research (Google is your friend) you would find that in the UK Skype is available for Android 2.1, but currently it is an exclusive feature on the 3 network. However, if you had installed Nimbuzz from the Android Market you would have found this app signs into your Skype account & pulls your contacts down onto your phone. You are then able to chat to your contacts by text & also make Skype calls.

You also mention it does not support all languages. No phone supports all languages. If you want a phone to support your particular language then go & purchase your phone from that country.

Design

95%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Sam - UK
Date: 28th Jul 2010

This is a great phone but I have returned mine after one day for the following reasons.

- Battery life does not last with moderate use, which makes the phone not portable.
- Does not support all languages.
- Resolution not so great.
- Alarm does not work if you switch your phone off, my 10 years old Nokia does this simple task, I do not want to leave an electronic device switch on all night next to my bed when I am a sleep.
- When making calls it takes time to connect the call.
- When making calls voice not so great.
- Camera sometimes does not start so you have to switch off & on.
- The operating system Android 2.1 does not support Skype.

If all of the above implemented & fixed I would buy it again, for now it seems an expensive toy to purchase. I am looking for a phone not a toy.

Design

75%

Usability

55%

Features

80%

Reviewer: Yvonne - UK
Date: 26th Jul 2010

I have had the HTC Wildfire for nearly a week now & have no complaints about it. I have set it up for email, regularly text & use the Internet, though not a large caller. Battery will last a day but does need to be charged each night. I have stopped applications running that I do not use which has helped improve the battery life.

Design

80%

Usability

80%

Features

85%

Reviewer: Paul - UK
Date: 11th Jul 2010

Letdown completely by the battery life. Take absolutely no notice of the manufactures claims on battery life. Anyone that owns this phone for any other reason than for telling the time will be disappointed. This phone wouldn't last 5 hours with anyone that sends or receives more than 8 messages a day. Great phone but surely in 2010 it would be fitted with a battery that lasts long enough to use the phones functions & last the day!

Design

75%

Usability

70%

Features

85%

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