HTC Explorer vs HTC Wildfire S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Explorer
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HTC Wildfire S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Wildfire S
Better display
Even
Lighter body
HTC Wildfire S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 180 | 180 |
| Screen-to-body | 51.9 | 50.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 600 MHz Cortex A5 | 600 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 0.5GB 0.5GB RAM | 0.5GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | 480p@24fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1230 | 1230 |
| stand by | Up to 485 h (2G) / Up to 445 h (3G) | Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 570 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 33 min (3G) | Up to 7 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 102.8 | 101.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| Weight (g) | 108 | 105 |
| Width (mm) | 57.2 | 59.4 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, September. Released 2011, October | 2011, February. Released 2011, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 3 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Explorer | HTC Wildfire S |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | HTML |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Explorer and HTC Wildfire S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Wildfire S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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