HTC Wildfire
The HTC Wildfire is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm (4.20 x 2.38 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
RAM384MB
Storage384MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓384GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 118g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 125 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, May. Released 2010, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI
RAM
384MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
125 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
118g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
106.8 x 60.4 x 12 mm (4.20 x 2.38 x 0.47 in)
Colors
Black, Brown, White, Red, Silver
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Wildfire does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Wildfire supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The HTC Wildfire SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Wildfire has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Wildfire ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), Sense UI.
The HTC Wildfire uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Wildfire supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2).
The HTC Wildfire has 2.1, A2DP.
