HTC Wildfire E
#4340
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
#4470Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire E
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
Performance
61.452.8
Camera
28.419.1
Display
31.240.7
Battery
24.222.4
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
47.351.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.433.3
Summary
- The HTC Wildfire E features a larger 5.45-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Samsung Galaxy A2 Core's 5.0-inch PLS LCD at 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Wildfire E is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Galaxy A2 Core uses the Exynos 7870 with 1GB of RAM, providing a slight edge to the Wildfire E.
- The camera capabilities also favor the Wildfire E, which has a dual rear setup of 13 MP and 2 MP compared to the A2 Core's single 5 MP rear camera, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Wildfire E at 3000 mAh versus the A2 Core's 2600 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Wildfire E on Android 9.0 and the A2 Core on Android 8.0 (Go edition), which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Wildfire E is slightly heavier at 160g compared to the A2 Core's 142g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Wildfire E
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
General
Release Date
2019, August 15
2019
Announced
2019, August 15
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A260F/DS (Global); SM-A260G/DS
Display
Size
5.45"
5"
Type
TFT LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.8, (depth)
5 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.9 x 71.4 x 8.9 mm (5.82 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
141.6 x 71 x 9.1 mm (5.57 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
160 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity