The HTC Wildfire S is the 2011 update to the Wildfire. Like the original, this phone is also an entry level model. This is apparent in the choice of processor, amount of RAM and memory, display size and resolution. Each of these factors adversely affects the performance of the phone. The 600 MHz speed will make the phone stutter even during an Angry Birds session, so gaming is best avoided. The meagre 40 MB of internal memory will prevent you from installing all but the most essential apps. The display size of 3.2" and resolution of 320 by 480 are as low end as you can get for a phone that costs 13,000 rupees. The now dated HTC Sense 2.1 overlay on top of the Gingerbread OS rounds off the internal aspects of the phone.
The external features include a well designed construction using composite materials. The phone is mostly plastic save for the front bezel. The back is a one piece battery cover with a pleasing matte finish. The touchscreen itself is made of Gorilla Glass and is responsive. However, in direct sunlight, screen visibility is low. The back exposes the camera lens and an LED flash. The 5 MP camera takes satisfactory pictures in daylight but suffers from noise and blurriness in less than perfect light conditions.
Battery life like on other HTC or for that matter, all Android phones, is dismal, lasting only a day or less. However, turning off the internet connection will allow the phone to stay on for 2.5 days.
A similar model, the HTC Explorer is available for 11,000 and has the same configuration except for Gorilla Glass. The phone has a 3.2 MP camera. However, it includes the newer HTC Sense 3.5.
UPDATE: HTC has confirmed that the Wildfire S will NOT be receiving the Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS update. Sorry folks. Perhaps the 13k rupees price should be revised to reflect this.
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