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7.0
5 reviews
  • Reception and call quality
    6.0
  • Display
    4.8
  • Battery life
    7.2
  • Camera
    6.9
  • Ease of use
    7.3
  • Design and form factor
    8.4
  • Portability (size / weight)
    8.0
  • Media support
    6.7
  • Durability
    8.0
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
    8.0

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7.0
Engadget Jun 28, 2010

Well, we didn't have high expectation for the Wildfire to begin with, and having played with it we were even less stoked. In general, this handset's seriously lacking in multimedia features, and then we have the screen problem plus the occasional lag.

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6.0
CNET UK Jun 18, 2010

The HTC Wildfire doesn't skimp on smart-phone features, offering some of the best social-network integration that money can buy. There's really nothing about this handset that screams 'cheap phone' except the low-res screen.

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9.0
TrustedReviews Aug 19, 2010

The HTC Wildfire isn't perfect. Its low resolution screen won't appease heavy users, or those looking to enjoy games and video. However, no other phone of its size and price offers this level of design and build quality. Based on this it's easy to recommend.

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8.0
TechRadar Apr 1, 2011

It's heartening to see HTC getting a low-cost handset so right and, although there were niggles, we're convinced that the HTC Wildfire is one of the best mid-range Android phones around.

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9.0
amppumas

HTC Sense and stock roms are awfull in this device, to take it to full advantage you need to install a modified ROM, and this process is very difficult(in comparison with other devices).However, battery is awesome and display and media support are ok

8.0
danamnic

Overall the Wildfire is a very handy HTC product, at a cheap price, but it have been super-seeded by other phones such as the HTC Sensation. The 5MP camera is quite impressive, and for FREE in the UK (But £20 p/m) and £200 unlocked, this is a great choice for a user coming into the smartphone world.

7.0
thorstein

All in all it's a good starter phone. I got it because I'm a student and have a very limited phone budget, but wanted a smartphone. It works for what I use it for, checking mail, twitter, calendar and so on. If you're a big app/game user you probably want something else.

7.0
cchana

As an entry level Android device, the Wildfire does it's job well. It does the basics very well and the camera it has is actually pretty good, especially when coupled with an app like Vignette or Retro Camera. The screen resolution is what lets it down the most meaning you really notice the...

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