HTC Wildfire S

HTC Wildfire S - Price: Rs.9400 [ Indian Market Price ]

Key Features

Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
3.2-inch Touchscreen
5 MP Primary Camera
600 MHz ARM11 Processor
2G and 3G Network Support
FM Radio
Wi-Fi Enabled
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

The HTC Wildfire S succeeds the previously launched HTC Wildfire. However, with Wildfire S, HTC have plugged the loopholes pointed at its predecessor like an enhanced screen resolution and processor. The Wildfire S is a full touch mobile phone that comes with the latest version of the Android operating system, the Gingerbread (Android 2.3). This HTC smartphone is powered by a 600 MHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and has 512 MB of RAM onboard.

The HTC Wildfire S sports a 3.2-inch TFT screen with resolution of 480 x 320 pixels, which is a step ahead from the measly 240 x 320 pixel resolution of the Wildfire. Like other HTC devices, the Wildfire S is also adorned with the proprietary Sense UI that brings in new features like improved settings in the notification bar and updating of your app drawer as per items downloaded. Also Friend Stream feature in the UI brings all the updates of your friends on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter or Flickr together in one screen.

A 5 megapixel camera is loaded into the Wildfire S with auto focus and LED flash capabilities, allowing images shot in low light to be clearer and less grainy. You can also record videos through the phone camera at 24 fps.

Design

This Android device has a metallic finish and small frame making it fit snugly into your palms or pockets. Weighing 105 g, the TFT capacitive touchscreen of the Wildfire S supports 256 K colors and features the regular sensors such as accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor.

Storage and Battery

The HTC handset ships with internal memory of 512 MB. The Wildfire S is compatible with microSD 2.0 card, using which the memory of the phone can be expanded up to 32 GB. The battery used in the HTC Wildfire S is a standard 1230 mAh Li-Ion that gives talk time of up to 4 hours and standby time of 120 hours.

Connectivity and Features

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Users can access Internet on the Wildfire S through GPRS, 3G, Wi-Fi and EDGE. You can share your Internet connectivity with other devices, thanks to the Wi-Fi hotspot feature present in the phone. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, USB and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Location based services of the HTC mobile phone are A-GPSwhich ensures you are always on track. The handset has access to the Android Market, from where you can download apps of your choice.

Specifications of HTC Wildfire S -

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package	Handset, Battery, Charger (EU), Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, Safety and Regulatory Guide, Quick Start Guide, Customer Care Card, Warranty Card
Form	Bar
SIM	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad	No
Business Features	Pushmail
Call Features	Loudspeaker
Handset Colors	White Silver & Dark Grey

PLATFORM
Operating Freq	GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface	HTC Sense
Java	Yes
Processor	600 MHz ARM11
Graphics	Adreno 200

DISPLAY
Type	TFT
Size	3.2 Inches
Resolution	HVGA, 480 x 320 Pixels
Color	256 K

CAMERA
Primary Camera	Yes, 5 Megapixel
Secondary Camera	No
Flash	LED
Video Recording	Yes, 24 fps
Other Camera Features	Auto Focus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection

DIMENSIONS
Size	59.4x101.3x12.4 mm
Weight	105 g

BATTERY
Type	Li-Ion, 1230 mAh
Talk Time	4 hrs (2G)
Standby Time	120 hrs (2G)

MEMORY & STORAGE
Internal	512 MB
Included Memory Card	2 GB
Expandable Memory	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory	512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features	Email
GPRS	Yes, 114 kbps
EDGE	Yes, 560 kbps
3G	Yes, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 384 kbps HSUPA
Wifi	Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
USB Connectivity	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth	Yes, v3, Supported Profiles (A2DP, FTP, OPP, PBAP)
Audio Jack	3.5 mm

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV
Video Player	Yes, Supports 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
FM	Yes
Ringtone	MP3, WAV

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory	Practically Unlimited
SMS Memory	Yes
Phone Book Memory	Practically Unlimited
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Digital Compass
Additional Features	HTC Sync, Bookmarks, Calculator, Calendar, Clock, Friend Stream, News, Related:Samsung Galaxy Star Pro and Galaxy Trend officially launched in India for Rs. 6,750 and Rs. 8,290 People, Stocks, Weather, Downloadable Widgets, HTC Caller ID
Important Apps	YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa Integration, Google Search, Gmail