HTC Wildfire CDMA
#7367
Nokia N79
#7683Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire CDMA
Nokia N79
Performance
37.723.4
Camera
39.612.7
Display
37.339.1
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
25.223.8
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.217.8
Summary
- The HTC Wildfire CDMA features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia N79 has a smaller 2.4-inch display but offers a higher color depth with 16 million colors.
- In terms of performance, the Wildfire is powered by a 528 MHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, compared to the N79's 369 MHz CPU and 50MB of RAM, making the Wildfire more capable for multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the N79 can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Wildfire's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Wildfire has a slightly larger 1300 mAh battery versus the N79's 1200 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The Wildfire runs on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, offering a more modern software experience compared to the Symbian OS 9.3 on the N79, which may feel dated.
- Overall, the HTC Wildfire CDMA presents a more robust build and software experience, while the Nokia N79 excels in display color depth and compactness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Wildfire CDMA
Nokia N79
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
Also known as HTC Bee
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz
369 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB 384MB RAM
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.9 x 61 x 12 mm (4.60 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
110 x 49 x 15 mm, 74 cc (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)
Weight
115 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.42 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP & DLNA technology
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Symbian OS 9.3, Series 60 v3.2 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer