HTC Wildfire S
The HTC Wildfire S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4 mm (3.99 x 2.34 x 0.49 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 105g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,230 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, May
Also Known As
Also known as HTC PG76110
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,230 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
105g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
101.3 x 59.4 x 12.4 mm (3.99 x 2.34 x 0.49 in)
Colors
Black, Silver, Brown, Lilac
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Wildfire S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Wildfire S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Wildfire S SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Wildfire S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Wildfire S ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2.1.
The HTC Wildfire S uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Wildfire S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC Wildfire S has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
